News: Multi-injury pedestrian crash in downtown Orillia claims child’s life

ORILLIA, ON — A pedestrian crash Saturday evening in downtown Orillia sent three people to a hospital, where a five-year-old victim succumbed to their injuries, reports Global News.

The fatal incident took place at the intersection of West Street South and Colborne Street on January 20, some time before 5:00 p.m.

While the circumstances of the event remain under investigation, Orillia OPP (Ontario Provincial Police), paramedics, and firefighters responded to the scene.

Three pedestrians who suffered unspecified injuries in a crash involving two vehicles were transported to an area hospital. Authorities confirmed that one of the victims, a five-year-old child, was later pronounced deceased.

No other information about the victims or the two involved drivers has been provided at this time.

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