Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by TTC bus in Scarborough
Toronto police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a TTC bus in Scarborough.
A pedestrian has been injured after being struck by a TTC bus in Scarborough.
It occurred in the area of Kingston Road and Morning side Avenue just before 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
Police say the pedestrian was conscious and breathing when officers arrived.
He was shortly transported to a local trauma centre with serious injuries. There is no immediate word on his condition.
The TTC has confirmed that the driver involved in the collision was operating a 12 Kingston Road bus.
Police closed roads in the area for investigation.
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