Hamilton Police are investigating after a child was struck by a city bus downtown on Thursday afternoon.

Police say the child has died as a result of their injuries.

The collision involving the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) bus happened in the area of Emerald and Wilson streets and police are asking people to avoid the area.

This is a breaking news story. More details to come.

Hamilton Police are investigating a collision in which a child was struck by an HSR bus at Emerald Street and Wilson Street. The child has died as a result of their injuries.

Please stay out of the area as police investigate.

— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) December 11, 2025