A male has been rushed to hospital this morning after police say he was shot inside a vehicle in Scarborough’s Woburn neighbourhood.

It happened in the area of Lawrence Avenue and Orton Park Road overnight.

Police said the victim was driven to 43 Division by a member of the public, who reported the incident to police.

Officers at the station called paramedics and the victim was rushed to hospital via emergency run.

Police said the man, who is believed to be in his 20s, is currently receiving treatment for life-threatening injuries.

No suspect information has been released at this time.

Lawrence Avenue East was closed in all directions from Orton Park Road to Overture Road as police investigated the incident.

The 352 Lawrence West bus and the 354 Lawrence East bus were also on diversion.