13-Year-Old Girl Suffers Catastrophic Injuries After Being Struck by School Bus

Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 3, 2026 — A 13-year-old girl sustained severe and catastrophic injuries in an incident involving a school bus in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. The incident occurred in a mobile home park parking lot.

According to available information, the girl was struck and dragged by a school bus. The sequence of events indicates she was in the process of adjusting her backpack at the time of the collision.

The extent of her injuries has been described as severe and catastrophic. Further details regarding the specific nature of these injuries, the medical condition of the girl, or her current treatment status were not immediately available.

The location of the incident was identified as a mobile home park parking lot within Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Information regarding the specific school district or bus company involved was not provided in the summary.

The circumstances leading to the school bus striking the pedestrian, including speed, visibility, and the exact movements of both the girl and the bus, are not detailed. The summary also did not specify the date or time the incident took place.

Details concerning any investigation into the incident, potential causes, or any subsequent actions taken by authorities or the school district were not included in the provided summary. Similarly, information about the bus driver or any witnesses present was not made available.

The term “catastrophic injuries” suggests life-altering damage, but specific medical consequences or long-term implications remain undisclosed.

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