Child killed in Surrey, B.C. crash

A family of six from Myanmar, recently resettled in Surrey, B.C., is grieving the loss of 9-year-old Shomima Khan, who was fatally struck by a cube van while crossing the street with her father after school on December 5. The Khans had fled genocide against Rohingya Muslims and had only arrived in Canada a month prior. While the driver is cooperating with police, family members are calling for justice and emphasizing the need for safety in school zones. Shomima is remembered as a shy girl who loved school, and a fundraiser has been set up to assist with funeral costs.

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