Eglinton Avenue collision involving pedestrian sends 2 to hospital in Toronto

Two people have been taken to hospital after a vehicle struck at least one pedestrian in Toronto, police say.

Officers with the Toronto Police Service were called to Eglinton and Kane avenues around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday for reports a pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle.

Police initially said one woman was injured and taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Paramedics confirmed to Global News they took the woman to a trauma centre.

In an update, police said a second victim was also taken to hospital after the incident. The driver remained at the scene.

Police told Global News an arrest was made and the driver is facing impaired driving and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

Eglinton Avenue was closed on Tuesday evening between Keele Street and Caledonia Road.