After being hit by a car in Brampton,
a mother and a boy were taken by
ambulance to the hospital.
According to Peel Regional Police,
the collision occurred on Monday,
January 23, at about 1:40 pm near
Malta Avenue and Ray Lawson
Boulevard.
Two cars collided, and according to
the police, one of them ran over two
pedestrians who were standing on a
nearby curb before hitting a tree.
Police report that a woman received
significant injuries while being
transported to a nearby hospital
with a boy, who was conscious
and breathing.
According to authorities, the drivers of
both vehicles also received minor
injuries in the collision.
While authorities are on the scene to investigate the collision, police have closed the junction of Ray Lawson Blvd. and Malta Ave. Drivers are urged to stay away from the area and, if feasible, take alternate routes.
Call Peel Regional Police if you may have witnessed this collision or have information regarding this event.