**** HRP Media Release
Police Investigate Vehicle & Pedestrian Collision
At 6:47 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a vehicle & pedestrian collision at Gottingen Street / Uniacke Street Halifax. A female child was crossing Gottingen Street in a crosswalk and was struck by a van travelling on Gottingen Street. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries and has been transported to the hospital. Investigators with Patrol, Accident Investigation Section and Forensic Identification Section are conducting the investigation, which is in the early stages.
Traffic Blocked: Traffic is blocked on Gottingen Street in both directions between Buddy Daye Street and Charles Street. Traffic will remain blocked for an extended period while investigators process the scene.
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.
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Update – Traffic has been reopened. The police are no longer on scene. Investigators with Patrol, Accident Investigation Section and Forensic Identification Section are conducting the investigation, which is in the early stages. It is unknown if charges are pending.
