We’re just seeing reports of a big incident in Toronto. A driver plowed a van into pedestrians, resulting in several injuries. We don’t have an exact number of injuries, nor do we know the extent of those injuries. We also don’t know if this was accidental or deliberate.
DEVELOPING: "Numerous" pedestrians hit by van in Toronto, police say.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 23, 2018
Toronto Police: Reports of 8 to 10 pedestrians struck by van near Yonge and Finch area. No word on extent of injuries.
— CP24 (@CP24) April 23, 2018
DEVELOPING: 8-10 people have been struck by a white van in Toronto at Yonge Street and Finch Avenue. Toronto police say they are investigating. No word yet on whether this was an intentional or accidental act.
— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) April 23, 2018
Breaking. Several pedestrians have been struck by a white van in Toronto. Early reports indicate that as many as 10 people may have been hit. The driver has fled the scene.
— PM Breaking News (@PMBreakingNews) April 23, 2018
BREAKING NEWS: Toronto Police investigating mass casualty collision at Yonge & Finch. Pedestrians reportedly struck by white van. Extent of injuries unknown.
— Rosa Hwang (@journorosa) April 23, 2018
Yonge & Finch is a high traffic area, both for cars and pedestrians. Close to the North York Civic Centre. Lots of restaurants and other businesses. #breakingnews
— Rosa Hwang (@journorosa) April 23, 2018
UPDATE: Toronto Police now say between 8 to 10 pedestrians struck by white van in the north end of the city. Extent of injuries unknown. #BreakingNews
— Rosa Hwang (@journorosa) April 23, 2018
Collision, numerous pedestrians have been struck by a white van on Yonge St and Finch area. further when I get more. #GO725711 ^gl
— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) April 23, 2018
Update: unknown of extent of injuries, possible 8 – 10 pedestrians struck further when I get it ^gl
— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) April 23, 2018
UPDATE 1:27 pm, police were called to Yonge Street and Finch Avenue East, for a collision.
A Media Sgt from traffic services is on their way to the scene.
Too early to confirm the number of pedestrians struck or their injuries. More to come.^gl— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) April 23, 2018
This is still developing. We’ll update you as we find out more.