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The intersection of 10th Avenue and Redford Street was closed starting at around 3 p.m. following a fatal collision. Credit: Facebook
A 17-year-old girl has been killed in Port Alberni after an incident involving a vehicle on Wednesday afternoon.
It happened at the intersection of Redford Street and 10th Avenue at around 3:15 p.m.
RCMP report that the teen had succumbed to her injuries by the time they arrived on scene. According to police, the injuries were sustained as a result of a collision.
The driver of the vehicle is co-operating with police.
Port Alberni RCMP and the BC Coroners Service are investigating.