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Man struck walking in live traffic lane in life-threatening condition: Toronto police

Toronto Police Service cruisers are seen in this file image. Global News

A man has sustained life-threatening injuries after reportedly being struck by a vehicle in Toronto while he was walking in a live lane of traffic on Saturday evening.

Toronto police said it was around 11 p.m. when they were called to a crash involving a pedestrian around Sheppard Avenue East and Hedge End Road, near Meadowvale Road.

Police said a man was walking in a live lane of eastbound traffic when a Dodge Caravan struck him.

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The pedestrian was taken to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries. Police said the investigation is ongoing, with traffic services officers taking charge.

Anyone with security or dashcam footage is asked to contact police.

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