Niagara police are investigating after a crossing guard was struck by a automobile throughout the after-school rush Tuesday in St. Catharines.
A spokesperson for Niagara EMS says paramedics responded shortly earlier than 3:30 p.m. to the intersection of Carlton and Haig streets for reviews of a severe collision involving a pedestrian.
Emergency crews arrived on the scene to discover a feminine crossing guard struggling a head damage.
Our @NRPS1District officers are investigating a severe collision on the intersection of Haig St. and Carlton St. in #StCatharines.
Please use various routes. Highway closures could also be in place for the following few hours till the extent of accidents could be decided. pic.twitter.com/PSB1vom7op
— NRPS (@NiagRegPolice) September 5, 2023
Ontario’s air ambulance service was known as in, nonetheless, Niagara paramedics transported the girl to an out-of-region hospital.
Police say the 79-year previous woman went to hospital with severe accidents however they seem like no menace to her life.
Officers say the girl stays in hospital on Wednesday and no charges have been laid, however the investigation is ongoing.
The Metropolis of St. Catharines issued an announcement that reads, partly: “the safety and well-being of our crossing guards, who play a vital role in ensuring the safety of our community’s children, is of utmost importance to us. Our thoughts are with the injured crossing guard and their family, and we are hopeful for a speedy recovery.”
CHCH Information spoke to a person who says he was the motive force of the truck and provides {that a} automobile within the reverse lane entered his lane. He says he hit the breaks after which misplaced management.
Police say the Ministry of Labour was additionally notified.
The roads within the space have reopened to site visitors whereas police proceed to analyze. They’re asking anybody with data to contact them.
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