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.
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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