VAN BUREN, Maine (WABI) - A child was killed after being hit by an ambulance in Van Buren.

It happened on Main Street around 4 p.m. Wednesday.

State Police say an eight-year-old girl was crossing the road when the ambulance hit her.

Police say the Van Buren Ambulance Service personnel tried to help the child, but she died from her injuries.

Authorities say the ambulance was not responding to an emergency call at the time of the crash.

They also say speed is not believed to be a factor.

The crash remains under investigation.

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