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Man in critical condition after being struck by garbage truck in downtown Toronto

A man is in serious condition after being struck by a garbage truck in downtown Toronto, police say. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

Toronto police say a man is in critical condition after he was struck by a garbage truck near Toronto’s Fashion District.

Officers responded to the call at around 2:42 p.m. in the area of Richmond Street and Augusta Avenue, just west of Queen Street and Spadina Avenue.

Paramedics said they’ve transported the victim to a local trauma centre with life-threatening injuries for treatment.

The victim was found unconscious at the time when investigators arrived on scene.

The investigation is currently ongoing.

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