Man in 40s rushed to hospital with critical injuries after Scarborough collision

Toronto police said emergency crews were called to the scene in the area of Midland and Eglinton avenues at 8:38 p.m. on Friday.

A man in his 40s has been rushed to hospital in critical condition after a collision in Scarborough Friday evening, officials say.

Toronto police said on Twitter that emergency crews were called to the scene in the area of Midland and Eglinton avenues at 8:38 p.m.

Police said a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and was being taken to hospital via an emergency run.

A Toronto paramedics spokesperson told Global News the victim was a man in his late 40s who was taken to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.

The intersection is closed as officers investigate.