A teenage girl who died when she was hit by a school bus on the NSW South Coast has been identified as 14-year-old Zoie Bell.
Emergency services were called to Ulladulla High School shortly after 3pm on Wednesday, following reports a child had been hit by a bus.
Zoie Bell, 14, died on Wednesday after she was hit by a bus.Credit:GoFundMe
Despite the efforts of ambulance officers, Zoie died at the scene.
The bus driver was breath tested at the scene, returning a negative result. The driver was taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
Police are appealing for dash cam footage of the incident.
"Ulladulla High School and the entire school community are deeply saddened by the tragic accident yesterday that involved one of our students," the school said in a statement on Facebook.
"Our heartfelt sympathies are with the family and friends."
Counselling is being provided for students and staff on site.
Addressing the media on Thursday morning, acting Superintendent with the South Coast District Police Ray Stynes said he had spoken to the school's principal and a number of staff.
"Our condolences go to the school community and the family of the child, and, likewise with emergency services, we are looking after their respective counselling as well," he said.
An online fundraiser to cover memorial costs for Zoie's family has raised more than $7000.
"This week beautiful Zoie’s life was taken away suddenly from her family [and] friends," the GoFundMe page reads.
"In this time of sadness we are coming together as friends and a community to make the family’s life a little easier during this difficult time so they can all be together with no financial stress."
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
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Mary Ward is a reporter at The Sydney Morning Herald.
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