By Crash News Writer 
Demarest, NJ (July 24, 2025) – A teenage girl suffered serious injuries after being struck by a school bus Wednesday morning in Demarest, prompting an intensive response from local and county authorities.
According to reports, the collision happened around 8:45 a.m. on July 23 at the intersection of Anderson Avenue and County Road. The 14-year-old girl, whose identity has not been released, was critically hurt and airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The school bus, owned by First Student Inc., remained at the scene following the incident. The driver cooperated with investigators from the Demarest Police Department, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, and the Fatal Accident Task Force, all of whom are conducting a joint investigation.
Officials say preliminary findings indicate no signs of criminality, but the investigation remains active and ongoing.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identity of the injured girl has not been released pending official updates and privacy considerations.
- Additional information, including the full outcome of the investigation and the medical status of the victim, will be provided as it becomes available.
- Traffic disruptions and updates near Anderson Avenue and County Road may be reported by local officials or monitoring services.
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