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A devastated mother has told of her anguish after her ‘beautiful’ four-year-old son ‘fell under a bus’ and died while leaving the hospital.
Tragic Zaahir Jan had been visiting his grandmother at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, in Margate, Kent, when he was struck by the single-decker vehicle.
Police and paramedics scrambled in a desperate attempt to save the stricken youngster, rushing him back into hospital for emergency treatment.
But despite their best efforts, little Zaahir was pronounced dead a short time later.
His heartbroken mother Azaria Green has since paid tribute to her son, as she described the anguish of her loss – which is the second death to rock the family this week.
‘He was my son my most beautiful little Jan I don’t know what to do I can’t believe you are gone from me I can’t believe they couldn’t save you I can’t believe this happened,’ she wrote online.
‘I didn’t even get to tell you how much I love you.
‘Everyone is devastated but that word doesn’t feel like enough to explain how we are all feeling.
Tragic Zaahir Jan had been visiting his grandmother at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, in Margate, Kent, when he was struck by the single-decker vehicle
The youngster’s heartbroken mother has since paid tribute to her ‘beautiful son’ online
‘Our sweet funny boy with a cheeky smile that could make anyone’s heart full. The smile that we can’t see again. Can’t hold him. Can’t cuddle him. Can’t hear him. Can’t have him sleeping in my bed tonight.
‘My baby I wish you were in my bed tonight cuddling. I love you my boy.’
The tragedy took place at 4pm on Thursday, close to the entrance of the hospital’s A&E department.
Ramsgate Road outside the centre was sealed off in both directions for several hours before reopening at about 6.45pm.
An air ambulance was seen landing nearby as medics battled to save the boy’s life.
Police say the four-year-old left on foot before being struck by the bus.
The youngster’s death is the second tragedy to rock the family within days.
Azaria’s sister-in-law, Taz Green, was found dead by her teenage son on Sunday – the day before she was set to celebrate her 52nd birthday.
The tragedy took place outside the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital (pictured)
Police closed the road following the tragedy, as doctors fought to save the boy’s life
Adorable little Zaahir died from his injuries despite the efforts from medics at the hospital
Her devastated daughter, Kyia Palmer, has today spoken of the shocking loss of her young council, telling KentOnline: ‘It is unbelievable. He was so tiny.
Kent Police has now launched an investigation into the tragedy and are appealing for witnesses or those with CCTV or dash cam footage to come forward.
Breaking the news of the four-year-old’s death this morning, Kent Police said: ‘The bus, a white single decker vehicle, was travelling near the entrance to the A&E department.
‘It is reported that the pedestrian, a four year old boy, left the hospital on foot and a collision took place.
‘The child was taken inside the hospital and a short while later was sadly confirmed deceased. His next of kin has been informed.
‘Investigators from Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.’
Witnesses, including passengers travelling on the bus who have not yet spoken to police, should call 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference KH//055/25.
CCTV or dash cam footage can be uploaded to the force’s website.
A GoFundMe page has since been set up by the family to help pay for Zaahir’s funeral. To donate, see here.
