A five-year-old boy is in a trauma centre with serious injuries after police say he collided with a tree while riding a dirt bike.
Wellington County OPP were called to an address on Domville Street in Arthur at around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening.
Police say the youngster lost control of the small 50-cubic-centimetre dirt bike while riding on private property. The boy was reportedly wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Get breaking National news
OPP, Fire Rescue Service and Guelph Wellington Paramedics Service attended the scene.
The child was taken to a local hospital before being airlifted away for further treatment.
- ‘Alarming trend’ of more international students claiming asylum: minister
- TD Bank moves to seize home of Russian-Canadian jailed for smuggling tech to Kremlin
- Why B.C. election could serve as a ‘trial run’ for next federal campaign
- Justin Trudeau headed to UN Summit of the Future amid international instability
Comments