A male pedestrian has been sent to hospital after being hit by a streetcar early Monday morning.

Paramedics say they were called to The Queensway and Ellis Avenue at about 6:20 a.m.

The pedestrian, who is in his 50s, was struck by a streetcar and trapped underneath. He has since been removed and transported to a nearby hospital.

Paramedics say the man's injuries are serious, and potentially life-threatening.

The TTC shut down westbound service on streetcar route 501 due to the collision. Service has since been restored.