Boy seriously hurt in crash near West Montrose

Posted Jan 7, 2016 05:12:20 AM.

Last Updated Jan 7, 2016 09:17:11 AM.

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A 7-year-old boy is in hospital with critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Woolwich Township.

The youngster was riding a bicycle yesterday morning when he was struck by a courier truck on Highway 86 near Halm Road.

Waterloo Regional Police tell 570 News the boy was attempting to turn left onto Halm Road when he veered into the path of the truck.

His injuries are described as life threatening.

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