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Child dies in a tractor collision in Woolwich Township: Waterloo police

The crest on a Waterloo Regional Police officer's sleeve. Kevin Nielsen / Global News

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a young child north of Elmira.

Emergency crews were called to a property on Sandy Hills Drive and Arthur Street North in Woolwich Township around 10:20 a.m. Monday.

Police determined that a tractor struck the child as the farm vehicle was reversing.

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The child was taken to an out-of-region hospital where she later died of her injuries.

Read more: Waterloo police charge driver in fatal collision with horse and buggy in Woolwich Township

Investigators say the driver of the tractor, a 41-year-old man, was not hurt.

Police say the traffic services unit is continuing the investigation into the incident.

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