12-Year-Old Schoolboy Dies After Falling from Bus Emergency Exit

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Published Date: 17 September 2026
Updated Date: 18 September 2026

A 12-year-old schoolboy has died after suffering serious injuries when he fell from the rear emergency exit of a school bus in Grande-Pointe-aux-Piments, Mauritius.

The child, identified as Hugue Kennan Martin, died on Thursday, 17 September 2026, at SSRN Hospital, where he had been receiving intensive medical treatment. He had been placed on artificial ventilation following the accident.

Accident Occurred on 14 September

The incident happened on Monday, 14 September, at around 4:00 p.m. on the main road at Grande-Pointe-aux-Piments.

Hugue was travelling on a bus carrying school students when he fell through the vehicle’s rear emergency exit. He suffered severe injuries in the fall.

Emergency medical personnel from SAMU attended the scene before the boy was taken to hospital for further treatment.

Boy Had Reportedly Raised Concerns About the Bus

Following the tragedy, Hugue’s father, Steeven Martin, said that his son had previously expressed concerns about the condition of the bus.

According to his father, the boy had told him that the emergency door was not in good condition. The family’s account has added further attention to questions surrounding the condition and safety of the vehicle involved in the incident.

The reported concern is now particularly significant given that the child later fell through the rear emergency exit.

Family Left Devastated

Hugue celebrated his 12th birthday on 25 July. His death has left his family and loved ones devastated.

His father recalled saying goodbye to his son on the morning of the accident, not knowing that it would be their final farewell. He also expressed concern that an issue involving the bus could potentially have placed other children at risk.

Questions Over School Bus Safety

The tragedy has brought renewed attention to the importance of safety standards for vehicles transporting schoolchildren.

School buses carry young passengers every day, making the proper maintenance of doors, emergency exits and other safety equipment particularly important.

In this case, the family’s account that the child had previously raised concerns about the emergency door may lead to further questions about the condition of the vehicle and whether appropriate safety checks had been carried out.

However, the circumstances surrounding the emergency exit and the responsibility for the incident should be established through the relevant investigation rather than speculation.

Funeral Scheduled for Friday

Hugue Kennan Martin’s funeral is scheduled to take place on Friday, 18 September, at 2:30 p.m.

The funeral will give family members, friends and others who knew the young boy an opportunity to pay their respects.

Final Thought

The death of 12-year-old Hugue Kennan Martin is a tragic loss for his family and community. The incident also highlights the importance of maintaining school buses and ensuring that emergency exits and other safety equipment are properly secured and functioning. As the circumstances are examined, the focus remains on understanding what happened and ensuring that school transport provides a safe environment for children.