A pedestrian, a 45-year-old woman pushing her child in a stroller, was struck by a school bus on Long Island, according to Nassau County Police.
The incident occurred just after 2:30 p.m. on Monday when the woman was crossing Long Beach Road at the intersection of Davison Avenue in Oceanside. The mini-school bus, making a left turn, collided with the woman, leaving her pinned underneath the vehicle, as reported by authorities.
Upon receiving the call, Nassau County Police, along with the county’s Emergency Services Unit and the local fire department, responded swiftly. Utilizing a five-ton floor jack and high-pressure air bags, they successfully freed the woman from beneath the bus. Subsequently, she was transported to a nearby hospital, where she is being treated for leg injuries and a head cut. Fortunately, her injuries are expected to be non-life-threatening.
The child in the stroller, visibly unharmed, was also taken to the hospital for evaluation and has since been reunited with a family member, according to police.
The 71-year-old driver of the mini-school bus remained at the scene. Although no charges are currently anticipated, an ongoing investigation is being conducted by authorities to ascertain the details surrounding the incident.
