A 78-year-old woman died Monday after being pinned under a TTC bus at Royal York Station, Toronto police say.
Emergency crews were called to the station’s bus bay area, at Royal York Road and Bloor Street West, around 1:15 p.m.
Police say the woman was attempting to board a bus that was pulling away from the station, when she fell and was struck by the bus.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
“We are heartbroken to learn that a pedestrian has died following a collision involving a TTC bus at Royal York Station today. On behalf of everyone at the TTC, I extend our deepest condolences to the individual’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” TTC CEO Mandeep Lali said in a statement on X.
“We are working closely with the Toronto Police Service as they investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.”
Paramedics and police say the bus operator was taken to hospital with minor injuries. The circumstances of their injuries were unknown.
Subways were bypassing the station amid the investigation and some bus routes were diverted to other stations. Full service resumed just before 5 p.m.