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Vehicle hits Toronto bus shelter and hydro pole, sending woman to hospital: police

By Isaac Callan Global News

Posted April 18, 2023 7:25 pm

Updated April 18, 2023 9:10 pm

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A woman has been taken to hospital after a vehicle hit a hydro pole and a bus shelter in Toronto.

The incident reportedly took place just after 5:30 p.m. in the Warden and Boem avenues area of Toronto on Tuesday. Police said there were concerns the hydro pole could fall down.

A woman who was standing in the bus shelter was struck and taken to hospital, police said. The two people inside the vehicle were also reportedly taken to hospital.

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All injuries are considered non-life-threatening.

Toronto police said Warden Avenue was closed in both directions after the incident.

COLLISION: UPDATE
Warden Av + Boem Av
– Police are on scene investigating
– Woman that was in bus shelter when it was struck has been transported to hospital by medics
– 2 occupants of the involved vehicles have also been taken to hospital
– Injuries non-life-threatening
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— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) April 18, 2023

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