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Pedestrian struck in downtown Toronto hit-and-run: police

Scene of a pedestrian struck Friday.
Scene of a pedestrian struck Friday. Andrew Collins/Global News

Toronto police say a woman was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run in the city’s downtown core Friday night.

Emergency services were called to the scene at Wellington Street West and University Avenue for reports of a pedestrian struck.

Police said a victim was taken by paramedics to hospital. Officers confirmed the driver fled the scene.

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The intersection is closed due to the investigation.

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