Toddler in critical condition after group of children struck by vehicle in Oshawa

A two-year-old girl is in critical condition at a Toronto trauma centre, while four other children sustained minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Oshawa, Ontario. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the area of Ryerson Crescent and Sheridan Way. Durham police reported that the children were being escorted by a daycare worker at the time of the collision.

The daycare worker herself was also injured but is expected to survive, though her injuries are serious yet non-life threatening. Four children in total were taken to the hospital, with the youngest requiring airlift due to the severity of her condition.

Acting Sergeant Nicolas Gluckstein, representing the police, stated that investigators are examining the cause of the incident, focusing on potential factors such as distracted driving, including cell phone use or eating, and possible impairments. The driver of the vehicle involved in the collision was also taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Police have suggested that the driver's emotional state might be a contributing factor, and they noted that the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. The intersection where the accident took place is currently closed off while authorities conduct their inquiries.