TERRE HAUTE, Ind – A student at West Vigo Middle School was struck by a bus on Sarah Myers Drive this afternoon at dismissal time.

School Corporation spokesperson Bill Riley says that the student crossed the road in front of the school at dismissal time and was struck by the front corner of the bus. He said that the bus driver acted quickly to brake and avoiding trapping the student under the bus.

A Student Protection Officer responded and administered first aid while paramedics were en route. The student was transported to Regional Hospital.

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