Child found dead after fire in camping trailer in Haldimand County

The Ontario Provincial Police found a dead child inside a camping trailer after a fire was extinguished in Haldimand County.

Emergency crews responded to a fire on Mississauga Rd. in Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation shortly before 2 a.m. Monday.

Investigators say six people, including two adults and four children, were able to escape and suffered minor injuries.

Fatal fire claims life of child at a Mississauga Rd @mcfirstnation address. 2 adults and 4 children escaped and suffered minor injuries. #OPP continuing to investigate and will provide updates when they become available. @HaldimandCounty #HaldimandOPP ^es pic.twitter.com/K5WT4eMbVM

— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) March 13, 2023

OPP and the Office of the Fire Marshal are continuing to investigate this incident, updates will be provided when new information becomes available.

Victim Services of Haldimand-Norfolk-New Credit were engaged and are assisting family members and the victims involved in this incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.

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