Funeral appeal for boy, 4, hit by bus tops £5,000

A mothers fundraising appeal for the funeral of her four-year-old son, who was hit by a bus, has raised more than £5,000 in a day.

Zaahir Jan died following a crash outside the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate at about 16:00 BST on Thursday.

The boy had been visiting his grandmother in the hospital.

His mother Azaria launched the GoFundMe page, describing him as "a sweet funny boy with a cheeky smile that could make anyones heart full".

On the appeal page, she said: "I am so lost, he was my son my most beautiful little Jan.

"I dont know what to do I cant believe you are gone from me. I didnt even get to tell you how much I love you.

"The smile that we cant see again. Cant hold him. Cant cuddle him. Cant hear him. Cant have him sleeping in my bed tonight.

"But I can try to give him the best and most comfortable burial."

On Friday blankets, flowers, sweets and letters were laid at a memorial area close to the hospital.

Kent Police is appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them.

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