A man was rushed to hospital this morning with serious injuries after he crashed a truck into a pole in Brampton.

It happened shortly before 1:30 a.m. near Mavis Road and Steeles Avenue West.

Police say the driver of the vehicle, who is believed to be 35 years old, was arrested before he was transported to hospital via air ambulance.

Investigators have not said why the man was taken into custody.

Roads are closed in the area as police investigate the crash.