A woman in her late 70s is in life-threatening condition after being struck by a car in the King Street East and Ontario Street area.

Toronto police said they were called to the scene at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday evening, where they found a woman lying on the ground in the middle of the road, conscious but not moving. Police also said there was a significant amount of bleeding.

Paramedics say the woman was transported to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.

The car and driver involved in the incident remained at the scene, police say.

King Street East is closed in both directions between Berkeley and Sherbourne streets as police investigate. Service on the 504 King streetcar is also affected.

Road closures: King Street East, both eastbound and westbound, from Berkeley Street to Sherbourne Street. ^CdK —@TPSOperations