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Cyclist hospitalized after being hit by truck: Saskatoon police

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UPDATE: Traffic restrictions have been lifted.

Saskatoon police were called to reports of a vehicle hitting a cyclist early Thursday evening.

At approximately 5:27 p.m., Saskatoon police responded to a collision between a vehicle and a cyclist at Stonebridge Boulevard and Cope Crescent.

Police say a 29 year-old man was walking his bike at a crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle.

He was transported to hospital by Medavie Health Services with serious, life-threatening injuries. Police say he is now in stable condition.

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Six police vehicles were on scene, where traffic restrictions remain in place. The driver of the vehicle also remained on scene.

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His vehicle reportedly ended up on the meridian on top of some trees.

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Saskatoon police officer nearly struck by vehicle, air support unit called in

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