TORONTO -- A teenager has been seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in Midtown Tuesday afternoon.

Emergency crews were called to the area of Bathurst Street and Stormont Avenue around 2 p.m. after receiving a report of a collision.

When officers arrived at the scene they found a 14-year-old boy, who police say attends a school nearby, suffering from injuries. He was transported to a trauma centre for treatment.

Police said the driver of the vehicle involved in the collision remained at the scene.

Roads in the area were closed while police investigated the incident.