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Police: Child transported to the hospital after drowning in Brockton

Brockton police cruiser

BROCKTON, Mass. — A child has been transported to the hospital after Brockton police responded to reports of a drowning.

According to police, around 2:49 p.m. on Sunday, officers were dispatched to the area of Sunset Avenue on reports of a drowning involving a child.

Officers, alongside members of Brockton Fire and EMS, responded to the scene.

The child was rendered aid and transported to a Boston Hospital.

There is no word on the condition of the child at this time.

Brockton police said in a statement that, “We thank all the first responders for their swift action and ask the public to keep the child and their family in their thoughts.”

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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