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Child rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by car in Saanich

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Young girl struck in crosswalk in Saanich
A young girl was struck in a Saanich crosswalk, then rushed to hospital with extensive injuries. As Neetu Garcha reports, neighbours say it's a dangerous area – Dec 21, 2017

A child was rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in Saanich Wednesday morning.

Police are not releasing many details at this time but the child was hit at the intersection of Torquay and Ash Road at 8:16 a.m.

Witnesses say the child was in the crosswalk on the way to school.

In a letter sent home to parents from Arbutus Middle School, the child is identified as Grade 6 student Laila Bui.

The school offered counselling support to any student or staff member.

Two cars were at the intersection at the time of the collision but police believe the child was hit by only one of the cars.

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The drivers of both vehicles were interviewed by police.

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Ash Road is currently closed from Magestic Drive to Tyndall Avenue.

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Credit: Neetu Garcha / Global News.
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Credit: Neetu Garcha / Global News
Credit: Neetu Garcha / Global News.
Credit: Neetu Garcha / Global News
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