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Boy, 11, dies after collision between bike and bus

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An 11-year-old boy has died following a bus crash in Buderim this afternoon.

Preliminary inquiries indicate a bus was travelling along Jingellic Drive near Karawatha Drive about 3.45pm when it struck a bicycle.

The rider, an 11-year-old boy, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, where he passed away.

The driver, a man in his 60s, was not physically injured, and is assisting police with investigations.

Witnesses or anyone with relevant vision is urged to contact police. Investigations are continuing.

Traffic diversions were in place after the incident, with motorists urged to avoid the area or expect long delays.

For help, members of the public are encouraged to contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.com.au or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or at www.beyondblue.org.au.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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