Man critically injured in fiery crash near midtown

A man has been rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a crash near midtown on Thursday night, Toronto paramedics say.

A man has been rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a crash near midtown on Thursday night, Toronto paramedics say.

The single-vehicle crash happened near Moore and Bayview avenues at around 10:30 p.m.

Police said reports from the scene indicate that the vehicle involved caught fire after hitting a concrete barrier. The driver became trapped inside and was extricated by firefighters, police added.

The man was taken to hospital in critical condition via emergency run.