Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Toronto, motorists asked to avoid area

One person has been taken to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Toronto, police say.

Toronto police said the incident occurred at around 5:15 p.m., on Friday in the Jane Street and Finch Avenue area.

“Reports of serious injuries,” police wrote in a tweet.

According to police, the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.

Officers warned of delays in the area and urged motorists to “consider alternate routes.”