Ninth Avenue S.E. closed for crash involving pedestrian [Video]

Emergency crews are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a truck on Ninth Avenue S.E. Monday morning.

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Calgary police shut down a section of the road, between Fourth Street and First Street S.E. as a result.

The patient was taken to hospital in critical condition.

The driver of the truck remained at the scene.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area until further notice.