Pedestrian struck by a school bus in downtown Toronto

A woman has been taken to hospital after being struck by a school bus at Jarvis and Richmond Streets. CITYNEWS/Hugues Cormier

By Meredith Bond

Posted January 6, 2026 4:02 pm.

Last Updated January 6, 2026 11:10 pm.

A pedestrian has been injured after being struck by a school bus in downtown Toronto.

Toronto police were called to Jarvis and Richmond streets around 3:25 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.

A female pedestrian was rushed to hospital. The severity of her injuries is unknown.

No children on the bus were injured in the collision.

Jarvis was closed between Richmond and Adelaide Street but has since reopened.

Keep it Factual

Add CityNews Toronto as a trusted source on Google to see more local stories from us.

Submit a Correction

Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Search for missing man after boat capsizes off Cherry Beach paused due to darkness

A search for a man missing after an inflated boat capsized off of Cherry Beach has concluded for the night due to darkness, Toronto police say. Police were called to the area around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday...

2h ago

West-end shed fire caused by lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes: Fire chief

Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop has long been warning the public about fire risks from lithium-ion batteries, and on Wednesday, he tallied more evidence in his crusade for increased regulations after a shed...

5h ago

Two boys taken to hospital after altercation in Mississauga

Two boys have been taken to hospital after an altercation between the two of them in Mississauga. Peel police say they were called to Dundas Street West and Erindale Station Road around 4:40 p.m. Tuesday....

3h ago

TTC staff say they're advancing safety initiatives as AI and barrier pilot projects launch

The latest TTC safety plan involves increased staffing, quicker responsiveness, new technology and work to prepare for platform-edge doors.

12h ago

Most Watched Today

2:49

Quiet, sunny and seasonal all week long

The sunny and seasonal weather will continue all week long and into the month of June. Meteorologist Jessie Uppal has your seven-day forecast.

7h ago

2:42

Violent home invasion in Mississauga leaves two injured, suspects on the run

Peel Regional Police say two people were taken to the hospital after a violent home‑invasion robbery in Mississauga early Wednesday, where multiple armed suspects forced their way into a residence before fleeing the scene.

14h ago

0:20