RCMP are investigating after a toddler died suddenly on Vancouver Island, according to a statement released Tuesday.

The two-year-old child was injured in theTy Histaniscommunity in Tofino, B.C. on Dec. 13. The toddlerdied on Wednesday.

The RCMP did not provide further information on the circumstances of the child's death, but said "other children from the residence have been temporarily placed in other residences while this investigation is taking place."

"This is a tragic situation affecting many people in the community, including family, friends, first responders and medical personnel," said Supt. Sanjaya Wijayakoon of the RCMP'smajor crimes section. "This investigation is in its preliminary stages, and is expected to be a long, thorough and involved process."

Ty-Histanis is one of three primary communities within the territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation. Fewerthan 400 peoplelive inTy-Histanis andthe adjacent community, Esoswista.

CBC News has reached out to theTla-o-qui-aht First Nation for more information.

The B.C. Coroner's Service is also investigating.

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