A woman in her 40s is currently in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in Montreal.
According to authorities, the incident occurred on Wednesday evening at the intersection of Saint-Denis and Saint-Joseph streets in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough. The woman was crossing the street when she was hit by a vehicle.
Emergency services were immediately called to the scene and the woman was rushed to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. She is currently in critical condition and her identity has not been released.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with police. It is unclear at this time if any charges will be laid.
The intersection was closed for several hours as police investigated the incident. They are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward with any information.
This is a developing story and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with the victim and her loved ones during this difficult time.