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Girl, father hit by train west of Winnipeg while on the way home from hockey game

WINNIPEG — A fundraiser is being held for a Manitoba girl critically injured when her and her father’s truck were hit by a train.

Taylor Piskor and her father, Peter, were driving home from Taylor’s hockey game on Jan. 10 when their truck was hit by a train near Elie, west of Winnipeg.

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Todd Edwards, a spokesman for the family, says Taylor has extensive injuries and remains in critical condition.

Edwards says Peter also sustained injuries to his back and needed surgery for a broken arm.

A gofundme page has been set up and has already raised nearly $50,000.

An exhibition game will be held Thursday between Taylor’s team, the Capitals, and the Rangers, to raise money for her and her family.

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The event will take place at the Notre Dame arena at 6:15 p.m.

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