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By Liam McConnell
Posted on July 26, 2022 at 9:02 pm
Child dies after being hit by train in Mississauga.
Peel police reported the death at around 9pm on July 26. The child was hit near Lolita Gdns and Silver Creek Blvd, a quiet residential area.
The call to the cops came in at 7:40 p.m., just over an hour before the police report. When the police arrived, they found the child dead on the spot.
There are few details available at this time. Police have not confirmed details, the age and gender of the deceased child remain unknown.
Update: Mississauga Fire has confirmed that a GO train hit the child. They said the collision happened closer to Dundas St and Cawthra Rd, the larger intersection nearby.
Update 2: Mayor Bonnie Crombie has commented on the death. “The loss of a child is nothing short of a tragedy and my heart goes out to the family and their loved ones as they grieve this unspeakable and immeasurable loss,” she said.
Update 3: Paramedics attended, but the child died at the scene. 12 Division Peel Police, Metrolinx and CP Rail are leading the investigation. Peel police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. The family is asking for privacy at this time.
Insauga will share more details as they become available.
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