A child was airlifted to hospital Thursday afternoon after being struck by a falling tree in Oshawa, Ont., Durham police said.
Officers responded to assist an ambulance call in the area of Oxford Street and Dwight Avenue around 12:10 p.m.
One child at the scene was reported without vital signs, a spokesperson for Durham police told Global News.
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Following medical assistance, the child regained consciousness at the scene.
The child was then transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre by Air ORNGE. A spokesperson said the child is in serious condition.
Police said they do not know why the tree fell. An investigation is underway.
