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A pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in southeast Calgary on Friday night.
The incident occurred around 8:15 p.m. in the area of 50th Avenue and 23rd Street S.E.
EMS say one person, an adult, was taken to hospital in critical, life-threatening condition.
CTV News has learned the pedestrian was female.
Police say the traffic unit has been called in to investigate.
As a result, 50th Avenue was closed between Ogden Road and 23rd Street and motorists were advised to use alternate routes.
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