Child Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Mississauga

Paramedics were called to the scene of a collision today in Mississauga.

Police reported around 7:50 p.m. that a child pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the area of Eglinton Avenue West and Ninth Line.

The seven year old victim is being taken to a Toronto trauma centre with serious injuries, police say.

We’ll update with any further news on the victim’s condition.

Residents may want to avoid the area.