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Toddler critically injured after car hit five kids, daycare worker in Oshawa, Ont.

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The Canadian Press. (2026, October 21). Toddler critically injured after car hit five kids, daycare worker in Oshawa, Ont. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/toddler-critically-injured-after-car-hit-five-kids-daycare-worker-in-oshawa-ont/article_dc7081b2-7a7c-5edf-ba3b-e970edc8ec98.html

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A two-year-old girl was critically injured when a car hit her and four other children along with their daycare worker in Oshawa. Acting Sgt. Nicholas Gluckstein of Durham regional police reported that the incident occurred during the daycare worker's daily walk through a residential area.
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On October 21, 2026, in Oshawa, Ontario, Durham regional police reported that a two-year-old girl was critically injured and four other young children were also hit when a car struck them while they were being walked by their daycare worker through a residential neighborhood. Acting Sgt. Nicholas Gluckstein stated the incident occurred during the daycare worker's daily walk with five children, all of whom were crossing the street at the time. The extent of injuries to the other four children was not specified in the report. This tragic event highlights the dangers faced by young pedestrians and underscores the need for increased safety measures in residential areas where children are present.

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OSHAWA GPE · 2× Durham PERSON · 1× Nicholas Gluckstein PERSON · 1×

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Acting Sgt. Nicholas Gluckstein says the daycare worker was on her daily walk with five children through a residential neighbourhood this morning when they were all struck by a car while crossing the street.
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OSHAWA - Durham regional police say a two-year-old girl was critically injured when a car struck a group of young children and a daycare worker in Oshawa. asserted
car → say → Oshawa
Acting Sgt. Nicholas Gluckstein says the daycare worker was on her daily walk with five children through a residential neighbourhood this morning when they were all struck by a car while crossing the street. asserted
they → act → street
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