10-year-old hit by SUV in marked crosswalk in south Edmonton: police
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A 10-year-old child was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a crash on Friday afternoon.
Emergency crews were called to 34 Avenue between 106 Street and Calgary Trail around 3 p.m.
The Edmonton Police Service says the child was hit by a Ford Escape while crossing in a marked crosswalk.
Charges of failing to yield to a pedestrian are pending against the woman driving the SUV.
The road was partially closed after the crash, but is expected to open by 4:30 p.m.
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