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100-year-old woman critically injured after collision in Toronto’s north end

Police at the scene of the collision in North York on Tuesday. Global News

A 100-year-old woman is critically injured after a collision in Toronto’s north end on Tuesday, officials say.

Toronto police said emergency crews were called to the scene just west of Leslie Street and Steeles Avenue East at 11:49 a.m., for reports of a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle.

Paramedics said the victim was taken to hospital with critical injuries.

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Police initially said the woman was in her 70s but later updated that she is actually 100 years old.

Police said a 64-year-old man driving a 2019 Subaru Forrester was waiting to make a right-hand turn when the woman was hit.

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The driver remained at the scene, police said.

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