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Pedestrian rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition in Markham

Chris Fox CTV News Toronto
Published Thursday, February 16, 2017 4:04PM EST Last Updated Thursday, February 16, 2017 6:09PM EST
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A male has been rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition after an incident in a Markham intersection.

Police initially reported that the victim had been struck by a vehicle near Kennedy Road and 14th Avenue at around 3:25 p.m.; however they later said that he may have suffered a medical episode.

The intersection of Kennedy Road and 14th Avenue is closed in all directions as police investigate.

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