Man taken to trauma centre after being struck by vehicle in Toronto

A man has been taken to a trauma centre after being struck by a vehicle in Toronto, officials say.

Toronto police said the incident occurred at around 12:37 p.m., on Thursday in the area of Danforth and Birchmount roads.

Toronto paramedics told Global News a man was taken to a trauma centre in life-threatening condition.

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

Officers urged drivers to “consider alternate routes,” adding that there are “possible delays in the area.