A child has died after he suffered a severe head injury while sledding on Monday afternoon in Chambly, Que., east of Montreal.
Richelieu–Saint-Laurent police say they received 911 call at around 3 p.m. about an injured child at Robert-Lebel park.
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The child was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities did not release details about how the boy injured his head.
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The coroner has taken over the investigation.
Municipal officials in Chambly have closed access to the sledding hill until further notice.
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