Coverage dated September 3, 2026

8-year-old hospitalized after being hit by school bus in Manchester, NH

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An 8-year-old child was struck by a school bus in Manchester, New Hampshire Thursday afternoon, according to Manchester police. Manchester police said they responded to...

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  1. NBC Boston

    Child hit by school bus in Manchester, NH (opens NBC Boston)

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    A school bus hit and injured a young child Thursday afternoon in Manchester, New Hampshire. Police said the crash happened around 3:30 p.m. on Second Street. The victim, an 8-year-old, was conscious and alert while being taken to an area hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries, poli…

  2. Union Leader

    Child struck by Manchester school bus on first day of classes (opens Union Leader)

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    Police are investigating after an 8-year-old child was hit by a Manchester School District bus on the West Side on Thursday, the first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year.

  3. InDepthNH

    Boy, 8, Struck by School Bus on Manchester’s West Side (opens InDepthNH)

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    The incident occurred as the bus, carrying students from Parker-Varney School, was stopped in traffic. According to preliminary reports, the child was in front of the vehicle when the bus allegedly rolled forward at low speed, striking him.

  4. WHDH Boston

    8-year-old hospitalized after being hit by school bus in Manchester, NH (opens WHDH Boston)

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    An 8-year-old child was struck by a school bus in Manchester, New Hampshire Thursday afternoon, according to Manchester police. Manchester police said they responded to...

  5. WHDH Boston

    8-year-old hit by school bus in Manchester, NH (opens WHDH Boston)

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    An 8-year-old child was struck by a school bus in Manchester, New Hampshire Thursday afternoon, according to Manchester police. Manchester police said they responded to...

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