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Thunder Bay police investigating collision between vehicle and 12-year-old cyclist

The Thunder Bay Police Service is investigating a motor vehicle collision involving a 12-year-old cyclist late Monday afternoon in the city’s north end. Here's what we know so far.

Cyclist's injuries considered serious but not life-threatening

Police vehicles are seen blocking off a portion of the road, which is also marked off with yellow police tape.
Thunder Bay police hold the scene of a motor vehicle collision involving a 12-year-old cyclist on Huron Avenue late Monday afternoon. (Sarah Law/CBC)

The Thunder Bay Police Service is investigating a motor vehicle collision involving a 12-year-old cyclist late Monday afternoon in the city's north end.

Officers responded to the scene on Huron Avenue, across from the North End Community Centre, around 5:45 p.m.

"The cyclist's injuries can be described as serious but are not considered life-threatening," said media relations co-ordinator Matt Vis in an email to CBC News on Tuesday morning.

A bicycle and helmet are seen at the side of a road, with yellow police tape seen above them.
A child's bicycle and helmet are seen at the scene of the collision. Police say the cyclist's injuries are serious but not considered life-threatening. (Sarah Law/CBC)

Members of the police service's traffic unit are involved in the investigation, which remains ongoing, he said.

CBC News observed a portion of Huron Avenue near the intersection of Royal Street blocked off while police were on the scene Monday evening.

Police have not confirmed whether any charges have been laid.

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Sarah Law

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Sarah Law is a CBC News reporter based in Thunder Bay, Ont., and has also worked for newspapers and online publications elsewhere in the province. Have a story tip? You can reach her at sarah.law@cbc.ca