Schoolboy dies, teen critical after bus crashes Ontario, Peterborough

A nine-year-old boy in Almonte, Ontario, tragically died after being struck by a school bus while riding his bike near R. Tait McKenzie Public School. In a separate incident in Peterborough, England, a teenage boy was hit by a bus while cycling to Queen Katharine Academy, sustaining life-threatening injuries; the bus driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Emergency services, including the Magpas Air Ambulance, responded promptly, and the injured student was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital for treatment. Queen Katharine Academy expressed shock and sadness over the incident, maintaining close contact with the student's family and offering support to students who witnessed the event. Police investigations are ongoing in both locations, with authorities urging witnesses to come forward. Both communities are deeply affected, with school officials emphasizing support for students and families during these distressing times.