Female cyclist struck by dump truck in Cabbagetown

A bicycle lies trapped under the rear wheels of a dump truck in Cabbagetown on May 9, 2025. CITYNEWS/Karim Islam

Posted May 9, 2025 8:06 pm.

Last Updated May 9, 2025 8:08 pm.

A woman has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a dump truck while riding her bike in Cabbagetown.

Police were called to the Gerrard Street East and Parliament Street area around 6 p.m. Friday night for reports of a collision.

When they arrived, they found a cyclist had been struck by a dump truck that was towing a trailer. Photos from the scene show the bike crushed under one of the truck’s rear wheels as it appeared to be making a turn.

The woman was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

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