Man taken to hospital after collision in Scarborough
A Toronto police cruiser is seen in this undated photo.
A man has been seriously injured in a collision in Scarborough.
Toronto police say it happened near the intersection of Markham and Kingston Roads shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
According to Toronto paramedics, they transported two people to hospitals, one of them with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries.
The other victim has minor injuries, paramedics say.
The cause of the collision is unknown.
Police say the intersection is closed for investigation.
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