A man in his 40s has been rushed to hospital in critical condition after a collision in Scarborough Friday evening, officials say.
Toronto police said on Twitter that emergency crews were called to the scene in the area of Midland and Eglinton avenues at 8: 38 p.m.
Police said a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and was being taken to hospital via an emergency run.
A Toronto paramedics spokesperson told Global News the victim was a man in his late 40s who was taken to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.
The intersection is closed as officers investigate.
COLLISION:
Eglinton Av E + Midland Av
8: 38pm
– pedestrian struck
– police are on scene@TorontoMedics are on scene
– man is being transported to hospital via emergency run
– the intersection is closed for investigation @TTCnotices#GO1888387
^lb— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) October 2, 2021
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Man in 40s rushed to hospital with critical injuries after Scarborough collision