Boy hit by 4WD after getting off bus

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A 12-year-old boy was seriously injured when he was hit by a 4WD after getting off a school bus this afternoon.

Nelson Bays area commander Inspector Brian McGurk said the bus had stopped by Corder Park, on Atawhai Crescent, to let children off about 3.10pm.

The boy ran on to the road in front of the bus while it was still parked and was hit by an Izusu Bighorn 4WD as it passed the bus.

The boy was taken to Nelson hospital with what were believed to be serious injuries.

"Both the driver of the Izusu Bighorn 4WD vehicle and school bus were breath tested even though alcohol was not suspected and was not a factor in the incident," Mr McGurk said.

"Police are unable to comment on the speed of the Izusu Bighorn 4WD vehicle because inquiries into the circumstances of the incident are continuing."

The speed limit for passing a stationary school bus is 20km/h.

The 4WD was seized for inspection, and a scene examination would be conducted.

- NZPA