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Van strikes pedestrians in Toronto, up to 10 people injured | Van strikes pedestrians in Toronto, up to 10 people injured |
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A white van has struck a number of pedestrians in Toronto, with police reporting that between eight and ten people have been injured. However, the extent of their injuries is not yet known. | |
The incident on Yonge Street and Finch Avenue East occurred just after 1 pm local time, according to the Toronto Police Department. | The incident on Yonge Street and Finch Avenue East occurred just after 1 pm local time, according to the Toronto Police Department. |
According to local reports police have detained the driver of the vehicle. The area has been closed off. | |
The live pictures broadcast from the scene by local TV shows a number of police and emergency vehicles covering the intersection. | |
Several people are seen being treated on the sidewalk and several are being taken into emergency vehicles. A video from the site has emerged online. | |
The thoroughfares of Yonge Street and Finch Avenue East are located close to a metro station in east-west Toronto. The Toronto Transport Commission has closed off the Yonge Street station due to the police investigation. | |
Police have not confirmed about the reports on shooting. | |
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