Boy, 2, injured after being struck by vehicle in downtown Toronto

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Bryann Aguilar CP24.com

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A two-year-old boy is in hospital after being struck by a vehicle in downtown Toronto.

It happened in the area of Richmond Street West and Simcoe Street, just south of Queen Street West, around 7:30 p.m.

A witness told CP24 that a truck was clearing the intersection when the child, who was crossing the road with his mother, was struck.

The witness said the boy child ended up partially under the truck.

Paramedics said the child was taken to a hospital. The injuries are not serious.

Toronto police said the driver of the truck has been charged with careless driving.

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