A woman in her 70s has been rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after she was struck by a vehicle in the city’s west end, paramedics say.

The woman was crossing Dundas Street near Bloor Street at around 12:45 p.m. when it happened.

The intersection has been closed as a full reconstruction of the accident is conducted.

Police say the closure will remain in effect for three to four hours.

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