Woman fatally struck by TTC bus was trying to board as driver pulled away: police

Police say a woman was trying to board a TTC bus as it pulled out of Royal York station Monday afternoon, but she fell and was hit.

Police are continuing to investigate after a woman was fatally struck by a TTC bus while trying to board outside a west-end subway station on Monday afternoon.

In a news release issued Tuesday, police said the incident occurred at around 1:15 p.m. at Royal York Station, located near Bloor Street West and Royal York Road.

Police said a 78-year-old woman was attempting to board a bus that was pulling away from the station.

The woman fell, police said, and was struck by the bus.

Life-saving measures were attempted but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said members of the traffic services unit are investigating the deadly incident.

“Police are asking local residents, business and drivers, who may have security or dash camera footage of the area or incident, to contact investigators,” the news release read.

Anyone with information can contact police at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).