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A toddler from the Sandy Bay First Nation has died after being struck by a vehicle that was backing out of a driveway.

On Tuesday evening at around 6:30 p.m., Manitoba First Nation Police Service officers responded to the incident.

Initial investigation indicates that the child had walked behind the vehicle that was backing out of a driveway, when they were hit.

When police arrived, EMS were on scene treating the 21-month-old child suffering serious injuries.

The child was transported to hospital, but later pronounced dead.

Police continue to investigate.