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8-Year-Old Damsel Killed, Nine Others Hurt When Car Hops Curb During School Dismissal: Police
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Female Killed, five Hurt in Bronx School Crash: Cops
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An 8-year-old woman was killed and nine other people were injured, at least three of them earnestly, when a car leaped a curb outside a Bronx school during dismissal and hit them as they walked on the sidewalk Friday afternoon, authorities said.
A 55-year-old driver was attempting to budge in switch roles in front of P.S. Three hundred seven near Claflin Avenue and Eames Place in Kingsbridge Heights at around Two:45 p.m., police said. She drove over the curb and hit the pedestrians, according to officials. Among those hit were at least two students, one staff member and three parents, officials said.
“As the lady’s backing up to get parking, she’s backing up, she came indeed rapid and the little doll, she killed her right there,” said witness Sonia Rodriguez.
Surveillance movie shows the car shooting backward at what emerges to be a high rate of speed.
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The driver stayed at the scene.
Erskine Caldwell observed as rescuers attempted to save the 8-year-old damsel, one of the students who was hit.
“The little female, everybody was focused on her,” he said. “She was going in and out. it was truly heartbreaking.”
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The accident happened right after school dismissal. Children watching nearby were taken into the library so they didn’t have to see what happened next, according to witnesses.
All of the victims were taken to the hospital, where the child died. Of those injured, at least three had serious injuries but were expected to get through.
All nine were listed in stable condition at the hospital Friday afternoon.
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In a statement, schools chancellor Carmen Farina said: “Today we mourn the loss of a youthful student. My heart violates for this child`s family and the entire school community. I am closely monitoring this situation and we are working with the NYPD to investigate this tragedy.”
She said guidance counselors will be on site to support students, parents and school staff.
Police are still investigating the cause of the crash.
