A Bensalem student was reportedly struck by a vehicle, that fled, outside of a school bus stop located at a residential apartment complex this morning.
Bensalem tipsters say a child was hit by a car while waiting for her bus to school at the Franklin Commons Apartments main driveway, 1400 Cardinal Drive, early this morning.
Tipsters say the child is bruised and shaken and was transported to a local medical facility for evaluation/treatment.
A commenter on Bensalem focused Facebook page, who identified herself as the child’s grandmother said “she seems banged up, but ok.”
“She was Taken to hospital to be thoroughly checked out. If any one has video please let Bensalem Police know as the driver fled the scene”
Additional commenters noted the lack of school bus stop signage in the area where the student was struck. Also noted is a crossing guard is on duty at the complexes pool entrance driveway.
A description of the striking vehicle is unknown at this time.
Bensalem Police did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Updates to this story as new information becomes available.
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