Pedestrian hit, Beckworth Avenue closed: LPS

A pedestrian has suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle in London.

The London Police Service has closed Beckworth Avenue after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle.

Just before 4:30 p.m., emergency services responded to the call on Beckworth for reports of a man hit by a paratransit bus.

The closure is between Lancaster Street and Langton Road.

One person has been taken to hospital with serious life-threatening injuries. Neighbours told CTV News the man was on a motorized scooter.

The driver remained on scene, police confirmed.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area and find another route.