5-year-old student hit and killed by school bus in Standish

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A 5-year-old kindergartener was struck and killed by a school bus near Edna Libby Elementary School in Standish on Tuesday.

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office reports the crash happened at about 8 a.m. on Northeast Road, which is Route 35.

The crash involved an MSAD 6 school bus and 5-year-old Simon Gonzalez, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Cumberland County deputies are investigating the crash with the assistance of Maine State Police and the school district.

Superintendent Clay Gleason released a statement saying students were dismissed early at Edna Libby on Tuesday and counselors will be available.

The sheriff’s office had the bus towed and impounded as evidence while the crash is reconstructed.

A GoFundMe page was set up for the boy’s family.

Route 35 was closed Tuesday morning and had reopened at 11 a.m.

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