Pedestrians dead after being hit by vehicle in Scarborough: paramedics

Two pedestrians died after being struck by a vehicle in Scarborough on Friday afternoon, Toronto paramedics reported. The crash occurred just after 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Birchmount Road and Lawrence Avenue W., according to Toronto police. Police said the vehicle hit the two pedestrians and then crashed into a pole, knocking it down. Paramedics assessed three other people who were in the vehicle that struck the pedestrians; those occupants suffered minor injuries. Authorities have not yet released details about the two victims who died. The incident is under investigation by police, and updates have not been provided regarding circumstances leading up to the collision.