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4-year-old B.C. girl recovering after being hit by bus in Windsor, Ont.

The family of four-year-old Lila Jane Zuest says the girl is in stable condition, nearly a week after a bus accident left her in critical care.

Girl darted into the road after spotting a park from across the street, aunt says

Family of a young girl want this intersection to change.

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A young girl was struck by a bus at Mic Mac Park on Saturday.

A four-year-oldgirl from Mission, B.C. is recovering after she was hit by a transit bus in Ontario nearly a week ago.

Lila Jane Zuestwas critically injured in the collision near a parkin Windsor, Ont.on May 27.

Zuest's aunt, Courtney Belanger, said the accidentoccurred after the little girl got excited about seeing a park across the street and darted onto the road before someone could grab her.

Belanger says her condition has stabilized since she was airlifted to hospital in London, Ont., but she'llneed more follow-up care.

Lila Jane Zuest was hit by a transit bus in Windsor, Ont. on May 27. She was in critical condition after the collision but her aunt says the B.C. girl is now in stable condition. (Courtney Belanger)

Zuest's mother is originally from Windsor and had travelled to Ontario for a wedding.

Police are investigating what led to the crash.

The family is nowpetitioning for changesto the intersection where Zuestwas hit.

They say thecity should install a crosswalk, lower the speed limit or put up more signsto protect families who use the nearby park.