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When first responders arrived they found the boy suffering from life-threatening injuries. The child was taken to a nearby trauma centre where he was later pronounced dead.

By Michael Talbot

Posted August 18, 2022 8:07 pm.

Last Updated August 19, 2022 10:26 am.

A two-year-old boy is dead after being struck by a vehicle at a parking lot in Mimico on Thursday night.

Toronto police say it happened in the parking lot of an apartment complex at Lake Shore Boulevard West and Albert Avenue just after 7:30 p.m.

When first responders arrived they found the boy suffering from life-threatening injuries. The child was taken to a nearby trauma centre where he was later pronounced dead.

Police tell CityNews the boy was walking with his father when he was struck.

The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

There is no word yet on if any charges will be laid.

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