Toronto police investigating after 2 children struck by vehicle in North York
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At a glance
- Toronto police are investigating an incident where two children were struck by a vehicle in North York.
- Paramedics transported both children to the hospital; one sustained serious non-life-threatening injuries, the other minor ones.
- The driver involved remained at the scene, and authorities have implemented road closures in the area.
Toronto police are investigating a collision in North York that left two children injured after being struck by a vehicle. The incident occurred shortly after 4 p.m. on Thursday, prompting a significant police response in the area.
Emergency medical services transported both children to a local hospital. According to reports from Toronto paramedics, one child suffered serious injuries that are not considered life-threatening, while the other sustained minor injuries. The driver of the vehicle involved in the incident remained at the scene, cooperating with authorities.
As a result of the investigation, police have implemented road closures in the vicinity, and residents and drivers can expect an increased police presence throughout the evening. The Toronto Police Service has not released further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the collision.
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