A 74-year-old woman was rushed to hospital after being hit by a vehicle while crossing Côte-des-Neiges Road Saturday morning.
Montreal police spokesperson Andrée-Anne Picard said the incident happened at around 11:30 a.m.
The pedestrian was crossing Côte-des-Neiges Road when she was struck by a vehicle trying to make a left-hand turn on to Côte-des-Neiges from St-Kevin Avenue.
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The woman suffered upper body injuries, but was concious and stable during her transport to hospital.
Picard said police do not fear for her life.
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The female driver of the vehicle involved was also taken to hospital to be treated for shock.
Collision experts are at the scene.
Côte-des-Neiges Road is closed between Edouard-Montpetit Boulevard and Dupuis Avenue for the investigation.
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