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Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in Toronto

Lettering is seen on the side of this Toronto police vehicle. Isaac Callan/Global News

Toronto police say a pedestrian has life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle early Friday.

Police said the collision happened at Yonge Street and Shaftesbury Avenue, just south of St. Clair Avenue, at around 2:20 a.m.

The pedestrian, a man, was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition, paramedics said.

Investigators said the driver involved stayed at the scene.

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Roads in the area reopened just after 7 a.m. following the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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