Portsmouth boy confirmed to have died in bus crash at The Hard
The boy was left fighting for life after the crash
A boy has now died following a serious bus crash in Portsmouth that led to a driver being arrested.
Police were called to The Hard after reports of a serious collision involving a pedestrian and a Stagecoach bus at 4.25pm on Monday 17 August.
The teenager, who was previously said by police to have “life threatening injuries”, has now died.
A police spokesperson said: “The pedestrian, a 14-year-old boy from Portsmouth, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and has since sadly passed away. His family are being supported by specialist officers.”
The driver of the bus, a 39-year-old man from Portsmouth, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and then released on bail until 17 November while further enquiries are carried out.
Police added: “As part of our ongoing investigation, we would like to ask anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information for us, including relevant dash cam or CCTV footage, to please call 101 quoting reference 44260399748.”
A note attached to flowers left at the scene, which is close to a bus transport hub, says: “RIP Fly High. I will never forget our memories. We had such a good time in science.
“Can’t believe what happened. We will all miss u lots. Forever 14.”