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Hsin-Yi Lo
BBC News, South East
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Police said the boy left the hospital on foot before the crash happened
A four-year-old boy has died after he was hit by a bus outside a hospital in Kent.
Police were called following a report of a crash outside the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital in Margate at about 16:00 BST on Thursday.
The boy was taken inside the hospital but confirmed dead a short while later. His next of kin has been informed.
Kent Police said the boy left the hospital on foot before the crash happened.
Maddie Murphy
A four-year-old boy has died after he was hit by a bus outside QEQM hospital in Margate
The bus, a white single decker vehicle, was travelling near the entrance to the A&E department, police added.
Anyone who witnessed the crash, or who has CCTV and dashcam footage of the incident, is urged to contact the force.
