Emergency services responded after a man was hit by a Toronto streetcar on Friday evening.
In a tweet, Toronto police said the collision took place in the area of St Clair Avenue West and Caledonia Road around 6:15 p.m.
Police said a 46-year-old man was crossing from the north side of St. Clair Avenue West when he was struck by a streetcar travelling westbound in a dedicated streetcar right of way lane.
Toronto paramedics told Global News they transported a man to hospital in life-threatening condition. Police said in an update the man was in critical condition in hospital.
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The road in the area was closed immediately following the incident.
The TTC said streetcar service was suspended between Lansdowne Avenue and St Clair Avenue West “due to a collision.”
In a tweet around 2 a.m., the TTC said service had resumed.
Toronto police are appealing to local residents, business and drivers for people with dashcam footage or security video between 6 p.m. and 6:20 p.m. Friday in the area.
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