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15-month-old in ‘critical but stable’ condition after vehicle incident at Black River

A toddler who was rushed to hospital with severe head injuries after a vehicle incident in Townsville is now in a ‘critical but ‘stable’ condition.

Emergency. Picture: Cameron Bates
Emergency. Picture: Cameron Bates

A 15-month-old has been taken to Townsville University Hospital with significant facial and head injuries after an incident involving a vehicle.

Queensland Ambulance Service advised the incident occurred at a private address in the northern Townsville suburb of Black River at 6:49am on Friday morning.

The toddler was taken to hospital in a potentially life-threatening condition, with the Townsville University Hospital confirming around 10am on Friday that the toddler is now in a ‘critical but stable’ condition.

Queensland Police have started an investigation into the incident.

More to come.

Originally published as 15-month-old in ‘critical but stable’ condition after vehicle incident at Black River

Original URL: https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/toddler-fighting-for-life-after-being-hit-by-vehicle-in-townsville/news-story/1d68d328524b2507ccb77ca83f98bff8