HAVERHILL, MA – A major emergency response was triggered in Haverhill Thursday afternoon after a motorized scooter carrying two children collided with a school bus, leaving both minors seriously injured.
Intersection Collision
The collision occurred around 3:55 p.m. at the busy intersection of Portland Street and 5th Avenue. Haverhill Police confirmed that both children were riding on a single motorized scooter when the impact happened.
Emergency medical teams rushed both victims to an area hospital straight from the scene. A child living in the neighborhood reported a harrowing scene, witnessing the two victims trapped beneath the school bus before emergency crews arrived.
Safety Concerns and Investigation
Authorities have not yet released the exact ages of the children or specified how the scooter and the bus came into contact. The incident has sparked immediate reactions from local residents, who expressed growing safety concerns regarding juveniles riding motorized scooters in the streets, as well as ongoing issues with speeding vehicles in the neighborhood.
Police immediately cordoned off the area, urging the public to avoid the intersection for several hours as traffic reconstruction teams analyzed the scene.
Witnesses Urged to Come Forward
The investigation into the cause of the crash remains highly active. Haverhill Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has relevant surveillance footage to contact them immediately at 978-373-1212.
