Paramedics say a Toronto police officer is being transported to hospital with minor injuries after he was struck by a vehicle in Yorkville this morning.

It happened near Bloor and Yonge streets at around 7:30 a.m.

Police say the officer was on a paid duty assignment at the time and it appears the vehicle involved remained at the scene.

The eastbound lanes of Bloor Street are closed at Yonge Street.