Toronto police say multiple pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on a pedestrian-only walkway on Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) campus Tuesday afternoon.
It happened on Nelson Mandela Walk in the Yonge Street and Gerrard Street East area at around 1:54 p.m.
Police say four pedestrians were injured.
Two were transported to a local hospital — one with serious, non-life-threatening injuries, the other with minor injuries.
Two others were assessed on scene and refused transport to hospital, police say.
“I was just coming out of the campus building and going to another one and I just saw these two women running at me and telling me to run,” a student named Noor told CityNews.
She then said she saw a vehicle speeding away before crashing into a pole.
“I’m shocked, it’s so scary that this can happen … No one expects this to happen on campus.”
COLLISION: (UPDATE)
Gerrard St E & Yonge St @TPS51Div
-pedestrians were on Nelson Mandela Walk at TMU
-4 people with reported injuries
-2 people transported to hospital by @TorontoMedics
-updates to follow#GO781472
^sm— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) April 15, 2025
Police confirm the vehicle did not remain at the scene. The vehicle is described as a dark green sedan with cracked windshield and an unknown licence plate.
It was last seen driving eastbound on Gould Street towards Church Street.
It’s not clear if it was an intentional act.
In an alert on its website, TMU asked people to avoid the area due to an “active investigation.”
“For your safety, please avoid Nelson Mandela Walk between Gerrard Street E and Gould Street immediately,” the alert states.
The university says there is no impact on classes, labs, or exams at this time, and that employees should continue work as usual.
“Further updates will be provided as they become available. An all-clear notification will be sent once the issue has been resolved.”
More to come