Toronto crash: Multiple pedestrians struck by vehicle at College and Bay
Multiple pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in downtown Toronto on Thursday.
The major crash, which happened at around 3.20pm ET at the corner of Bay and College, saw five women and a baby injured.
One of the victims is said to be in a critical but stable condition. The intersection will remain closed for rush-hour while investigations take place.
Sgt. Brett Moore, with Traffic Services, said in a Twitter video that it appears one driver "violated a light," setting off the chain of collisions.
Police have shut the intersection down and TTC service is being diverted.
A Toronto Paramedics told Global News they transported a person to a trauma centre in critical condition and two others were taken to hospital in serious condition.
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Toronto Fire Services said a female was unconscious with life-threatening injuries. Another female sustained undisclosed minor injuries and a third person sustained arm and leg injuries.
People are urged to avoid the area.
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