Child struck by vehicle on Edmonton’s 118 Avenue

A girl was taken to hospital Monday evening after being struck by a vehicle northeast of Edmonton’s core.

Police said the eight-year-old child suffered non-life-threatening injuries. It’s believed she may have a broken leg.

She was struck at around 5:30 p.m.

Edmonton police blocked off the intersection of 118 Avenue and 66 Street in all directions.

Collision investigators were on scene as of 7:15 p.m. and expected to remain there for several more hours.

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