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School bus stop lights weren’t activated before child was struck in Farmington

School bus stop lights weren’t activated before child was struck in Farmington

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FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) Police say a school bus’s flashing stop lights were not activated when a 6-year-old boy was struck while crossing the street in Farmington.

Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Tina Meserve said the boy was crossing Route 27 to board the bus when he was hit by the truck.

She says the district is now reviewing safety protocols.

The boy suffered a leg injury Monday morning and was taken to Maine Medical Center.

Police said the boy was doing well. No charges have been filed, and the crash remains under investigation.

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