A heartbreaking accident occurred on August 7, 2025, when four-year-old Zaahir Jan was struck by a bus outside Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate, Kent. Zaahir had been visiting his grandmother inside the hospital with family before the tragic collision happened near the emergency entrance shortly after 4 p.m. Despite emergency efforts, Zaahir was pronounced dead soon after.
Zaahir was the youngest of five siblings, and his passing has left the family devastated, especially coming just days after the death of his cousin’s mother. His cousin shared the family’s deep grief publicly, describing the loss as unbearable. Zaahir’s mother, Azaria, set up a GoFundMe page to help cover burial expenses and remembered her son as a sweet boy with a smile that brought joy to everyone.
The family is currently seeking support from the public to help with the costs of two funerals, linking Zaahir’s fundraiser to that of his cousin’s mother. Tributes have poured in on social media as the community mourns the young boy’s sudden loss.
Kent Police are investigating the incident and have asked anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant footage to come forward to assist with the inquiry.