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A TTC streetcar struck and killed a cyclist Friday morning.

The incident occurred near the intersection of Spadina Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard West around 7:30 a.m.

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An EMS spokesperson said the cyclist is a male around the age of 60. His identity has not been released. Paramedics are on scene awaiting the arrival of the coroner.

“It did not appear that he was wearing a helmet,” said Toronto Police spokeswoman Constable Isabelle Cotton. She noted, however, that due to the nature of the collision, it’s doubtful a helmet would have saved the man’s life.

Reports say the streetcar had the right of way at the time of the accident.