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A 7-year-old Cincinnati Public Schools student died Wednesday while aboard a First Student school bus. The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office identified the child as Ngone Talla, a student at Roselawn Condon School. The coroner said Talla became unresponsive in her wheelchair and had an extensive medical history, including cerebral palsy. Authorities and First Student are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
A 7-year-old Cincinnati Public Schools student died Wednesday, Sept. 16, while aboard a school bus.
This was also confirmed by Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS).
The student, identified as Ngone Talla, attended Roselawn Condon School.
The coroner’s office said Talla became unresponsive while in her wheelchair on the bus. It also said she had an extensive medical history, including cerebral palsy.
The coroner said there was no indication of trauma and that no injuries were related to the death. FOX19 reported that the coroner described the death as appearing to be natural while the office continues to look into the circumstances.
First Student cooperating with investigation
First Student, the company operating the bus, confirmed that a student died aboard one of its buses.
The company said it is cooperating with local authorities and Cincinnati Public Schools as the investigation continues.
“All of us at First Student are deeply saddened by the death of a student on one of our buses,” the company said in a statement.
First Student said it could not provide additional information because the investigation remains ongoing as of this writing.
The CPS confirmed the student’s death and expressed condolences to Talla’s family, classmates and the Roselawn Condon community.
CPS provides support at Roselawn Condon
CPS said its Crisis Response Unit was at Roselawn Condon School to support students and employees following Talla’s death.
The district described the death as an unimaginable loss for Talla’s family and a heartbreaking day for the school community.
CPS contracts with several companies for yellow-bus transportation, including First Student. The district says those vendors own the buses and hire the drivers and attendants.
For students with disability who receive curb-to-curb transportation, CPS says drivers and parents have specific responsibilities at bus stops.
Investigation remains ongoing
Authorities have not released a detailed account of what happened before Talla became unresponsive.
The available reports do not establish the specific medical cause of death or provide a complete timeline of the emergency aboard the bus.
The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office is continuing its examination, while First Student said it is cooperating with authorities and the school district.
Additional information could clarify the circumstances surrounding Talla’s death as the investigation continues.
This article will be updated once new information is available.
FAQs
Was the student injured in a bus crash?
Available information does not indicate a crash or traumatic injury. The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office said there was nothing traumatic and that no injuries were related to the death.
Is the student’s cause of death known?
Authorities have not released a detailed cause of death in the available reporting. The coroner said the death appeared to be natural and is continuing to examine the circumstances.
How is Cincinnati Public Schools responding?
CPS said its Crisis Response Unit was at Roselawn Condon School to support students and employees following Talla’s death.
