Man transported to trauma centre after being struck by vehicle in Brampton, Ont.: police

Police say a man has been transported to a trauma centre after being struck by a vehicle in Brampton, Ont.

In a tweet Thursday evening, Peel Regional Police said at around 7:15 p.m., officers received a report that a man had been hit by a vehicle in the Queen Street and Rutherford Road North area.

According to police the vehicle remained at the scene.

Officers said a man has been transported to a trauma centre by ambulance.

Peel Paramedics told Global News the man suffered “very serious” injuries.

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Police are urging the public to use alternate routes, as road closures are in place.

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