Cyclist seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in North York

A cyclist has serious injuries after he was hit by a vehicle in North York Thursday morning, officials say.

Toronto police said on Twitter that emergency crews were called shortly after 8:30 a.m. to the area of Henderson and Steeles avenues, west of Bayview Avenue.

Police said a cyclist was struck by a vehicle and later taken to a trauma centre.

A police spokesperson told Global News the victim was conscious and breathing.

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Toronto paramedics said they transported a man in his 20s to hospital.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene of the collision.

Steeles Avenue is closed in the area.