The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after an 11-year-old boy died following a bus crash in Buderim this afternoon, July 16.
Preliminary inquiries indicate at approximately 3.45pm, a bus was travelling along Jingellic Drive near Karawatha Drive when it struck a bicycle.
The rider, an 11-year-old boy, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital where he was later declared deceased.
The driver, a man in his 60s, was not physically injured, and is assisting police with investigations.
Witnesses or anyone with relevant vision is urged to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
For help, members of the public are encouraged to contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.com.au or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or at www.beyondblue.org.au.
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