Girl hit by school bus in north suburbs, Skokie fire officials say

School bus crash left vehicle with visible damage
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
SKOKIE, Ill. (WLS) -- A school bus hit a girl in north suburban Skokie Monday afternoon, fire officials said.

The girl was trying to cross the street near Dempster Street and Karlov Avenue when a small school bus from a local school hit her, Skokie fire Battalion Chief Gabe Millard said.
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An ambulance took her to a local hospital, but her condition was not immediately available.

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There was visible damage to the front of the bus, and paramedics could be seen with the girl on the ground at the scene.

Skokie police are investigating the incident.
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