Overview
- Emergency services attended the collision on Redcar High Street on Monday evening, the road was briefly closed and an air ambulance was called then stood down.
- The 15-year-old pedestrian was taken by road ambulance to James Cook University Hospital with head injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
- Cleveland Police have opened an investigation and asked anyone who witnessed the crash or has footage to call 101 quoting reference 143406.
- Authorities have not released details about the bus driver, the operator or any charges as officers continue to gather evidence at and around the scene.
- Police and local outlets say collecting witness accounts and video is a standard part of collision probes and could help clarify the sequence of events.