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11-month-old baby killed in 2-car collision in downtown Vancouver: police

We're learning more about a devastating and deadly crash in downtown Vancouver Tuesday night that left an 11-month old girl dead. Vancouver police say the little girl was out for a walk in her father's arms when they were hit by a vehicle on the sidewalk – Jul 7, 2021

A two-vehicle collision in downtown Vancouver Tuesday night has claimed the life of an 11-month-old baby, police confirmed.

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Vancouver police said the baby and the father, 31, were walking in the area of Hornby and Smithe streets when two vehicles collided, causing one of the vehicles to strike the pedestrians.

The father, who suffered unknown injuries, was taken to hospital.

The driver of the vehicle that hit the father and baby was also taken to hospital, but his condition is also not known.

Police said no more information will be released until Wednesday morning.

Hornby Street has been closed off between Robson and Nelson streets, while Smith Street is blocked between Howe and Burrard streets while police investigate.

The scene of a two-vehicle collision that caused one vehicle to crash into a pedestrian and his 11-month-old baby on July 6, 2021. Police say the baby was killed in the collision and the father was sent to hospital with unknown injuries. Siavash Dezvareh/Global News
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