A male cyclist was rushed to hospital via emergency run after he was struck by a vehicle in Rosedale during the morning rush hour Tuesday.

It happened at the intersection of Roxborough Street and Wrentham Place in the vicinity of Mount Pleasant Road at around 8:30 a.m.

According to police, a doctor was passing by at the time of the accident and stopped to provide assistance.

The victim was unconscious at the scene but was breathing.

Paramedics say the victim suffered serious injuries.

Roxborough Street is closed in both directions between Mount Pleasant Road and Chestnut Park. The Wrentham Place is also closed in both directions.

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