Toddler dies after struck by recycling truck in Barrie

A Barrie police badge is shown in this file photo.

By The Canadian Press

Posted May 24, 2024 10:38 am.

Police say a toddler has died after being struck by a recycling truck in Barrie, Ont.

Investigators say the collision took place around 12:45 p.m. Thursday.

They say a 23-month-old boy was taken to a local hospital and later airlifted to a Toronto-area hospital.

They say he was being treated for life-threatening injuries.

Police say the boy has since died from his injuries.

The investigation into the crash is still underway.

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