A Toronto police officer has been taken to hospital after being struck by a vehicle as the driver allegedly fled a traffic stop in Scarborough.

Police say the officer was conducting a stop in the Lawrence Avenue East and Midland Avenue area just after 11:30 a.m.

The driver then allegedly fled the area, striking the officer. A vehicle not involved in the investigation was also struck by the suspect vehicle.

The officer was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported.

The driver was located shortly after and has been arrested.

The investigation is still ongoing.

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