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Second child dies after side-by-side accident near Pouce Coupe

An accident near Pouce Coupe Thursday has claimed the life of a second child.

Dawson Creek RCMP confirm a 7 year old girl has passed away from her injuries.

The accident happened around 1pm Thursday. Police say 2 children were riding in the side-by-side.

Police said a young boy died at the scene, after the side-by-side rolled over on a rural property.

Fire departments from Pouce Coupe and Dawson Creek attended the scene, as did the Dawson Creek RCMP and STARS Air Ambulance.

The young girl was airlifted to hospital in Edmonton in critical condition but did not survive.