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Young boy in hospital fighting for life after crash on Longwoods Road

Police say a young boy is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash late Monday afternoon just south of London.

Longwoods Road was closed for a period of time

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Police say the collision happened in the area near the intersection of Longwoods and Murray roads near the city's southwest boundary.
London police are investigating a collision that happened near the intersection of Longwoods and Murray roads near the south edge of the city. (Alessio Donnini/CBC News)

A young boy is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash late Monday afternoon just south of London.

Emergency crews were called to the scene of the crash in the area of Longwoods and Murray roads shortly before 4 p.m. A pedestrian was involved, according to police.

Police said all involved parties remained at the scene. The identity and age of the boy has not been released.

Longwoods Road was closed between Colonel Talbot and Kilbourne roads for a period of time, but have since reopened.

The collision happened in the area of Longwoods and Murray roads, according to police. It's a stretch of road that moves quickly, with an 80 km/h speed limit on Longwoods. Multiple people who live in the area said the intersection can be dangerous.
The speed limit along Longwoods Road is 80 km/h. (Alessio Donnini/CBC News)

London police are asking anyone who may have dash-cam footage or video surveillance in the area of Longwoods Road near Murray Road between 3:45 to 4:05 p.m., or information that may assist with the investigation, to contact them.

Several neighbours who live in the area told CBC News the stretch of Longwoods Road near Murray Road is a common cause for concern, with several collisions in the area.

The police's traffic management unit is continuing to investigate the cause of the collision.

A shredded piece of car tire sidewall lies on the shoulder of Longwoods Road at Murray Road. People who live in the area surrounding the intersection told CBC News the roadways can be treacherous, especially after dark.
A piece of tire debris lies on the shoulder of Longwoods Road at Murray Road. People who live in the area told CBC News the roadways can be treacherous, especially after dark. (Alessio Donnini/CBC News)
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