12-Year-Old Dragged by Bus for 300 Meters: Family Demands Justice and Support for Traumatized Boy

May 24, 2024
12-Year-Old Dragged by Bus for 300 Meters: Family Demands Justice and Support for Traumatized Boy
  • 12-year-old Jeremy Thompson from Mandurah, WA, was dragged by a Transperth bus for 300 meters, resulting in a broken pelvis and hand.

  • The incident occurred on May 14 when the bus driver closed the doors on Jeremy's foot before accelerating, despite witnesses pleading for intervention.

  • The driver has been stood down, and police are reviewing security camera footage from inside the bus.

  • Jeremy underwent skin grafts and is facing long-term trauma, prompting concerns about his emotional well-being.

  • His family is demanding charges against the driver and support for Jeremy's recovery.

  • The Public Transport Authority is cooperating with the investigation but cannot provide further details at this time.

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Perth boy seriously hurt after Transperth bus drags him 300m

The Sydney Morning Herald • May 22, 2024

Perth boy seriously hurt after Transperth bus drags him 300m

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