A young girl was seriously injured after being hit by a fire truck that was on its way to a blaze in the west end on Monday, Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg says.

Her injuries are non-life-threatening and she is listed in stable condition at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children. The fire truck remained on the scene.

The collision happened in the area of Oakwood Avenue and Rosemount Avenue, south of St. Clair Avenue West, according to Toronto police. Emergency crews were called to the scene at about 3:30 p.m.

Pegg said the truck was "on an emergency response to a fire" when it struck the girl. Toronto Fire has said the collision involved a pumper truck.

"Thankful that she is reported to be in stable condition," Pegg said in a tweet on Monday. "I extend my wishes for a speedy and full recovery."

Pegg said a full investigation into the collision will be conducted by the Toronto Police Service and Toronto Fire Service.

According to police, the fire truck had activated its siren and lights when the collision occurred.

Roads in the area have been closed as officers continue to investigate the collision.

A short time ago, a <a href="https://twitter.com/Toronto_Fire?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Toronto_Fire</a> truck struck a young girl while on an emergency response to a fire. A full investigation is underway by <a href="https://twitter.com/TorontoPolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TorontoPolice</a> and TFS. Thankful that she is reported to be in stable condition. I extend my wishes for a speedy and full recovery. —@ChiefPeggTFS