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Child in ‘extremely critical’ condition after being hit by truck while riding scooter
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Mike Bell, Dorothy Sedovic , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The child, 11 years old, was struck by a pickup truck and is now in the hospital. The child's condition is reported as extremely critical.
A serious accident occurred in Bennington, Nebraska, involving a child on a scooter. The child, 11 years old, was struck by a pickup truck and is now in the hospital. The incident happened at an intersection, where the child was traveling with two others.
After being hit, nearby residents provided critical care until emergency crews arrived. The child's condition is reported as extremely critical. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash, and further details are available from news outlets.
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Category: safety Published: July 16, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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