Teen Schoolboy Fights for Life After Horrific Bus Crash Near Peterborough School
A teenage boy is in critical condition after being hit by a bus while walking to Queen Katherine Academy in Peterborough on Monday morning.
Early Morning Horror on A15 Werrington Parkway
The shocking collision happened just before 8:20am near the Shell garage on the A15 Werrington Parkway. Emergency services raced to the scene, with crews from Cambridgeshire Police, East of England Ambulance Service, and Magpas Air Ambulance all responding.
The injured boy was stabilised at the scene before being rushed to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, where he is now fighting for his life with life-threatening injuries.
Bus Driver Arrested Over Dangerous Driving
Police arrested the bus driver on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Officers have launched a witness appeal, urging anyone who saw the incident or has dashcam footage to come forward.
“We were called at about 8.20am today (23 June) with reports of a collision between a bus and a pedestrian on the A15 Werrington Parkway, Peterborough. Emergency services attended and the pedestrian has been taken to Addenbrooke’s hospital with life-threatening injuries.” – Cambridgeshire Police spokesman
School and Community Left Reeling
Queen Katherine Academy expressed deep shock and sadness over the incident.
“We are shocked and saddened to learn that one of our students was seriously injured after being hit by a bus near the Shell Garage on the A15/Lincoln Road. They are being treated for life-threatening injuries, and we are in close contact with them and their family.”
“We know students may have witnessed the incident, and we are ensuring they receive support with counselling and pastoral care.”
Police Hunt for Witnesses
Police continue their investigation and urge anyone in the area at the time or with relevant footage to contact 101, quoting the incident reference. The community remains anxious as the boy fights for his life.
