Girl, 11, sustains life-altering injuries after being struck by vehicle in Hamilton’s North End

An 11-year-old girl is in hospital with life-altering injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Hamilton’s North End on Tuesday morning.

Hamilton police say a man in his 60s was driving in the area of Emerald and Keith streets around 8:45 a.m. when his blue Ford Mustang continued through the intersection and struck the young pedestrian, pinning her against a building.

Paramedics transported the girl to hospital, where she remains in stable condition with life-altering injuries.

Officers say the driver was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A portion of Emerald Street North and Keith Street were closed, but have since reopened.

.@HamiltonPolice are currently on scene at Emerald St N and Keith St investigating a serious motor vehicle collision. Two individuals have been transported to hospital, with one in critical condition. Please avoid the area and use alternative routes, as the following roadways…

— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) September 10, 2024

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