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Child becomes third road death for the year

A CHILD is the third fatality on ACT roads this year following a collision in Palmerston on Friday (February 23).

About 6.20pm, police responded to a report of a collision between a vehicle and a child on the intersection of Spec Place and Bimberri Crescent.

The child was taken to hospital, but died yesterday ACT from injuries sustained in the collision.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

Any witness who has not spoken to police should call 1800 333000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.

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