Man seriously injured after garage collapses onto truck following crash

Toronto paramedic ambulance is seen in this undated photo. CITYNEWS

Posted February 15, 2024 7:23 pm.

Last Updated February 16, 2024 5:12 am.

A man in his 60s was seriously injured following a single-vehicle crash in the west end.

Police were called to Shannon Street in the area of Ossington Avenue and College Street just before 6 p.m. for reports a truck had crashed into a garage.

Police say the stand-alone garage collapsed onto the truck and the driver, trapping him.

The man was able to get outside of the truck on his own. Police say his injuries are non-life-threatening.

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