A SMALL and TIGHT-KNIT CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY is in MOURNING, following yesterday's TRAGIC ACCIDENT at ROCKY POINT, where a little girl LOST her LIFE while crossing the road.
The FIVE year old was FATALLY HIT by a TRUCK, moments after stepping off the SCHOOL BUS around 3.40pm.
It's understood her MOTHER and some CLASSMATES witnessed the incident.
A POLICE SPOKESWOMAN says "it appears the bus may've been obscuring the child from the truck driver."
If you or anyone you know witnessed the TRAGEDY you can contact LIFELINE for assistance on 13 11 14.