A pedestrian has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a streetcar near Trinity Bellwoods Park on Friday morning.

The incident happened on Queen Street West, near Shaw Street, just before 8:30 a.m.

Toronto paramedics say the male victim was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition.

Queen St W / Trinity Dr. Pedestrian struck by streetcar.^md — Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) December 25, 2015

Queen Street West was closed in both directions between Shaw Street and Gore Vale Avenue for about two hours.

There is no word yet on the age of the victim.