An elderly woman tragically died after being hit by a dump truck in North York on Tuesday morning. The Toronto police responded to the scene near Wilson Avenue and Collinson Boulevard at around 10:40 a.m. Paramedics confirmed the victim's identity, stating she was pronounced dead at the scene. The police have closed Wilson Avenue between Bathurst Street and Laurentia Crescent, along with the westbound ramp of Highway 401 off Wilson Avenue, as they investigate the incident further, underscoring ongoing pedestrian safety issues in urban environments.
Toronto police were called to the scene near Wilson Avenue and Collinson Boulevard around 10:40 a.m. after receiving reports of a pedestrian struck by a dump truck.
The victim was an elderly woman who was pronounced dead on scene, according to paramedics.
Wilson Avenue is closed between Bathurst Street and Laurentia Crescent, and the Highway 401 westbound ramp off Wilson Avenue is also closed.
The incident occurred on a Tuesday morning, reflecting the risks pedestrians face in busy urban settings.
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