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Woman hit, killed by dump truck: Winnipeg police

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A pedestrian was fatally struck by a dump truck in the 100 block of Inkster Boulevard. The pedestrian, an adult female was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have marked the scene and are investigating. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and met with officers. – Jul 27, 2022

Police say a woman is dead after she was hit by a City of Winnipeg dump truck in the Luxton neighbourhood, south of Seven Oaks, Wednesday.

Emergency crews were called to a report of a crash involving a pedestrian in 100 block of Inkster Boulevard just before noon.

Police say a woman died at the scene. Police have not identified the victim.

They say the man driving the dump truck remained at the scene and has met with officers.

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A stretch of Inkster Boulevard was closed to traffic near Cochrane Street later in the afternoon Wednesday.

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A dump truck with a City of Winnipeg logo could be seen surrounded by police tape as officers worked at scene.

A city spokesperson has confirmed a city vehicle and employee were involved in the crash.

Police haven’t said whether or not charges are expected.

Members of the traffic division are continuing to investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to call investigators at 204-986-7085 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS.

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