Young child drowns in Amherstburg pool

Windsor, Ont. — Windsor police are reporting a child has drowned in an Amherstburg pool.

The Windsor police Amherstburg detachment, along with other emergency personnel responded to the call Wednesday around 6:30 p.m.

It was reported a young child was found in a pool at an undisclosed residence in need of immediate attention.

Police say the child was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and despite all efforts by emergency services the child did not survive.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor police.