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Pedestrian in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck crossing Quinpool Road

Ryan Van Horne CTVNewsAtlantic.ca Digital Co-ordinator

Published Friday, October 11, 2019 9:49PM ADT Last Updated Friday, October 11, 2019 9:59PM ADT

Halifax Regional Police respond to a pedestrian collision on Quinpool Road on Oct. 11, 2019. (CTV ATLANTIC / JIM KVAMMEN)

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HALIFAX -- Halifax police say a pedestrian was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after they were struck while crossing Quinpool Road.

Police say the driver of a car going westbound in the 6700 block struck the pedestrian shortly after 8 p.m. on Friday.

"The pedestrian was taken to hospital by EHS with what are believed to be life threatening injuries," Halifax police said in a news release.

The driver remained on the scene and police closed Quinpool Road between Connaught Avenue and Woodlawn Terrace while they conducted their investigation.

A knocked over shopping cart is on scene. Recyclables are scattered around the sidewalk and road. pic.twitter.com/Mlsx9T2msO
— Amanda Debison (@ADebisonCTV) October 12, 2019