11-Year-Old Girl Struck by Miami Fire Rescue Truck Near SLAM! Miami

Incident Overview

• 💔 An 11-year-old girl was struck by a City of Miami Fire Rescue truck while crossing the street near SLAM! Miami.
• 🏫 The incident occurred Friday morning as the girl was attempting to cross the street to get to school.

Witness Accounts

• 🚗 Witnesses described the scene as horrifying, with the girl being hit by a rescue truck that had a patient inside.
• 👟 Shoes were found on the ground near the rescue truck, belonging to the young girl.
• 🚦 Traffic was at a standstill, and there were no crossing guards present as the first bell had already rung.
• ⚠️ The girl reportedly stepped out into standstill traffic and between two rows of stopped vehicles without looking.

Rescue Truck Protocol and Driver Reaction

• 🚑 Miami Fire Rescue stated that the truck was traveling northbound but moved into the southbound lanes due to an opening in traffic, which is considered normal protocol to proceed faster.
• 😥 Witnesses reported the rescue truck driver was traumatized and broke down after the collision.

Victim's Condition and Investigation

• 🏥 The 11-year-old girl is reported to be in serious but stable condition.
• 🔍 Investigators were on the scene taking photos and collecting evidence, including the girl's shoes.