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Crossing guard struck by truck while helping kids cross road in Baden: police

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating an alleged hit-and-run in Wilmot Township. Stock photo/Global News

A crossing guard was hit by a pickup truck in an alleged hit-and-run in Wilmot Township on Friday, according to Waterloo Regional Police.

They say the woman was helping kids cross the street on Snyder’s Road West near Brenneman Drive in Baden at around 7:50 a.m. when she was struck.

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Police she was hit by a black up truck that left the scene after the incident.

She was taken to hospital suffering from minor injuries.

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Police continue to investigate and are asking anyone with information to call 519-570-9777 ext. 6399 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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