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Child dies after being hit by car near Vernon

2-year-old rushed to hospital but did not survive

Despite all life-saving efforts, a child struck by a vehicle Monday near Falkland has died.

The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is investigating the fatal motor vehicle incident which took place Jan. 29 around 4:15 p.m. on a rural property off Highway 97.

Police and BC Emergency Health Services responded to the report of a two-year-old being hit by a vehicle.

“The critically injured child was transported to hospital but sadly did not survive,” said Const.

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