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Pedestrian critically hurt in collision at Rideau and King Edward

A man in his 30s is in critical condition after being hit by the driver of a transport truck in downtown Ottawa, according to police.

A man was struck by the driver of a transport truck, police say

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A man is in critical condition after being struck by the driver of a transport truck on Rideau Street Friday morning. (Gabrielle Huston/CBC)

A man in his 30s is in critical condition after being hit by the driver of a transport truck in downtown Ottawa, according to police.

Ottawa policesaid in a news release Friday that officers responded to thecollisionaround 9:35 a.m.on Rideau Street just west of King Edward Avenue.

The pedestrian's injuries are considered life-threatening, police said, and they're looking to speak to witnesses.

The crash happened along a major truck route through downtown Ottawa-Gatineau.