A woman is dead after she was struck by a streetcar in the city's west end Tuesday afternoon.

It happened on St. Clair Avenue near Keele Street at around 4:10 p.m.

The woman, believed to be in her 60s or 70s, suffered serious head injuries and was pronounced dead on scene.

Her name has not been released.

Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Remember for instant breaking news follow @cp24 on Twitter.