Quebec boy, 6, dies after head injury on sledding hill

A child has died after he suffered a severe head injury while sledding on Monday afternoon in Chambly, Que., east of Montreal.

Richelieu–Saint-Laurent police say they received 911 call at around 3 p.m. about an injured child at Robert-Lebel park.

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The child was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Authorities did not release details about how the boy injured his head.

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The coroner has taken over the investigation.

Municipal officials in Chambly have closed access to the sledding hill until further notice.

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