Child hit by a Miami fire-rescue truck near Little Havana school, officials say
.jpg "An 11-year-old girl was hit by a Miami rescue truck near SLAM! Charter School on Friday morning. She was taken to Ryder Trauma Center for treatment.")
An 11-year-old girl was struck by a City of Miami Fire Rescue truck Friday morning as a paramedic crew was taking a patient to Jackson Memorial Hospital, officials say.
Around 8 a.m., the vehicle, which had emergency lights and sirens on, was near 542 NW 12th Ave., close to SLAM! Miami Charter School in Little Havana, when the girl “unexpectedly stepped out between standstill traffic,” Miami Fire Rescue Lt. Pete Sanchez said.
Miami Rescue 24 tried to swerve to avoid her, but ended up striking her. The crew on board stopped to give medical aid while another fire-rescue vehicle arrived and took her to Ryder Trauma Center.
The girl appeared to be in stable condition and was alert while being taken to the hospital, Sanchez added.
The original patient being taken to the hospital was taken to another rescue unit and brought to the hospital.
This story may be updated as more information becomes available.
This story was originally published October 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM.