2 Children Injured After An Ontario Snowplow Reportedly Knocked Over A School Fence

One child was transported to the hospital.
Contributing Writer

Two Ontario children were reportedly injured following an accident involving a snow clearing machine on Tuesday morning.

According to Durham Regional Police, the incident, which occurred at Julie Payette Public School in Whitby resulted in a child being transported to the hospital.

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Members of @DRPSCWDiv responded to Julie Payette Public School on Garden Street after two school children were injured on the property. Durham Police

Police told CP24 that one of the victims sustained serious injuries and required CPR at the scene.

The Toronto Sun also reported that the injuries occurred after a snowplow toppled over a school fence. 

Sources told the outlet that one of the children reportedly suffered head injuries after being trapped under the fence for about 15 minutes. 

However, police have yet to confirm this information with Narcity. 

Police state that the student's parents have been notified. 

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