A four-year-old boy has tragically died after being struck by a single-decker bus outside Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (QEQM) Hospital in Margate, prompting a major police investigation and public appeal.
The incident occurred shortly after 4pm on Thursday, 7 August 2025, on Ramsgate Road, near the entrance to the hospital’s A&E department. The child, who had reportedly left the hospital on foot, was involved in a collision with a white single-deck bus.
He was immediately taken back into the hospital for emergency treatment but was sadly pronounced dead a short time later. His next of kin have been informed.
Serious Collision Investigation Underway
Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) has launched a full investigation and is appealing for witnesses, CCTV, and dashcam footage that may help piece together the circumstances.
“We are urgently seeking information from any witnesses, including passengers on the bus who have not yet come forward,” said a police spokesperson.
Witnesses and Footage Sought
The force is asking anyone who:
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Saw the collision or events leading up to it
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Was travelling on the bus at the time
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Has dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around 4pm
to get in touch with the investigation team as soon as possible.
How to Contact Police
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Call Kent Police SCIU on 01622 798538
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📧 Email: [email protected]
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Upload footage via the official Kent Police evidence portal
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Quote reference: KH//055/25
