A heartbreaking tragedy struck the Monsey, New York, community this morning when 7-year-old Baila Weber was killed after being struck by a school bus on Blauvelt Road.

The accident occurred at approximately 9:00 a.m. Hatzalah of Rockland County paramedics and EMTs, officers from the Ramapo Police Department, Rockland Chaverim volunteers, and additional emergency personnel rushed to the scene.

First responders performed extensive life-saving measures and fought to save the young girl’s life. Despite their efforts, she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Baila was a daughter of Reb Yisroel Efraim and Esti Weber.

Following the tragedy, volunteers from Chesed Shel Emes, Misaskim, and Rockland Chaverim also responded to the scene to ensure proper kavod hameis and to assist the grieving family during their time of immense loss.

Levayah details have not yet been announced.