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Toddler dragged along street after legs caught in Melbourne bus
A 12-year-old boy was dragged for hundreds of metres by a school bus in Melbourne after becoming trapped in its doors, according to CCTV footage shared by his mother. The incident has raised concerns about passenger safety and driver checks, prompting the operator to dismiss the driver and review training procedures.
The incident reportedly occurred on Brandon Park Drive in Wheelers Hill on 16 March, with the boy released when the bus stopped and opened its doors. Bus company Ventura said it was supporting the family; Victoria Police are making enquiries despite receiving no formal report, while the Transport Accident Commission has contacted the family to offer support.
In short
- Melbourne schoolboy was dragged after becoming caught in bus doors.
- The driver was dismissed following an internal investigation.
- Police and transport authorities are making enquiries and offering support.
Explained simply
School buses carry pupils between home and school, and drivers are expected to check that doors are clear before moving off. Doors use safety systems to reduce the risk of passengers being caught, but safe boarding and checks remain important.
Ventura is the bus operator involved, and Victoria Police and Victoria’s Transport Accident Commission are among the organisations connected with the incident. The case matters because it raises questions about how bus doors, driver checks and training help protect children travelling to and from school.