12-year-old hit by car after exiting school bus in Escambia County

A 12-year-old Pensacola boy was struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon shortly after getting off a school bus in Escambia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m., with the child transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the collision. Details about the severity of the injuries were not immediately available.

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. School bus-related incidents remain a concern for law enforcement and transportation officials, particularly as students return to regular schedules following the start of the academic year.