Two Ontario boys killed after being struck by vehicle
Two young boys have died after being struck by a pick-up truck in Parry Sound, Ont. on Friday morning.
The two boys, aged 21 months and 7 years old, and their mother were struck while crossing an intersection in downtown Parry Sound just before 11 a.m.
The West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial police, Parry Sound Fire Department and Parry Sound Emergency Services were sent to the scene following the collision.
Police investigate after two young boys were struck and killed in Parry Sound. (Rob Cooper / CTV Barrie)
All three pedestrians were taken to hospital where life-saving efforts were performed.
The two boys were pronounced dead at the West Parry Sound Health Centre. The mother is being treated for minor injuries and is expected to be released Friday.
The driver of the truck did not sustain injuries, but is suffering from shock.
The intersection was closed for a police investigation