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Elderly pedestrian hit in Mississauga in critical condition: paramedics

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Mississauga on Monday afternoon.

The collision happened at 12.39pm in the area of ​​City Center Drive and Kariya Gate, just outside Square One Shopping Centre.

The victim, described by police as an adult, was rushed to a trauma center.

Peel Regional Paramedics told CP24 the man’s injuries are life-threatening.

The driver of the car remained at the scene, the police said.

Motorists in the area are being asked to use alternative routes.