On Monday night in Scarborough, a woman walking was hit by a car.
Authorities in Toronto responded to the scene at Markham Road and Highway 401 shortly before 9:30 p.m. following reports of the accident.
The victim was quickly taken to the hospital with severe and potentially life-threatening injuries.
As a result of the incident, the northbound lanes of Markham Road have been shut down at Progress Avenue, leading to anticipated traffic disruptions in the vicinity.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.