Child hit by bus in Rotorua

By: Joe Gilfillan | Latest News | Saturday June 30 2012 18:04

A child knocked from his scooter in Rotorua has been airlifted to Starship Hospital.

The 9-year-old boy was was crossing Ranolf Street near the skate park late this morning when he collided with a bus.

He received a severe knock to his head causing a brain injury.

Rotorua police are keen to hear from any witnesses to the accident - which happened about 11am.

Photo: NZ Herald

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