8-year-old girl in critical condition after getting injured at Kaysville parade

Jul 4, 2022, 11:53 AM | Updated: Dec 29, 2022, 11:31 am

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The Kaysville Fire Department announced the city's Fourth of July parade was canceled because of a medical emergency. (Rachel Burgin/KSL NewsRadio)

(Rachel Burgin/KSL NewsRadio)

KAYSVILLE, Utah — An 8-year-old has been critically injured during the Kaysville City Fourth of July parade.

Kaysville Police say the girl was taken to a hospital for her injuries. This happened at 175 S. Main St in Kaysville. It’s unclear if the child fell off the float and was hit, or if she was alongside it.

KSL TV’s Shara Park contributed to this story.

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8-year-old girl in critical condition after getting injured at Kaysville parade