(RNN) – A white van struck a number of pedestrians at a busy intersection in Toronto Monday afternoon at 1:30 CT.
The van fled the scene after jumping the curb and hitting people on the sidewalk just north of downtown, according to police. The driver is now in custody.
It's not clear if the incident is intentional or an accident.
The extent of the injuries is unknown, but the CBC is reporting eight to 10 people injured, but police said they need to reassess that number. Paramedics are on the scene treating the injured.
Police have located the white van, which has "Ryder" on the side and a damaged front bumper.
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
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