Child Fatally Struck by Truck While Boarding School Bus in Nash County
A child has died in Nash County, North Carolina, after being hit by a truck while attempting to board a school bus on Bryant Road.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, November 3, 2026 — A child has died in Nash County, North Carolina, following a tragic incident on Bryant Road. The child was reportedly attempting to board a school bus when they were struck by a truck.
The incident occurred on Bryant Road in Nash County, according to preliminary reports. Details surrounding the exact time of the event and the specific circumstances leading up to the collision are still emerging. The victim, a child, was in the process of boarding a school bus at the time of the incident.
Emergency services responded to the scene. The child sustained critical injuries and was pronounced deceased. The truck involved in the incident remained at the scene. The name of the child and the driver of the truck have not been released by authorities at this time.
Further information regarding the school bus involved, including its operator and the school district it serves, was not immediately available. Investigations into the precise cause of the collision are underway by local law enforcement agencies. The contractor’s name was not provided.
Officials are expected to release more details as the investigation progresses. The specific nature of the injuries and the sequence of events are subjects of the ongoing inquiry. The exact location on Bryant Road has not been specified.
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