Traffic backs up on Blanshard Street after police close the road between Tolmie Avenue and Finlayson Street. (DriveBC)

Traffic backs up on Blanshard Street after police close the road between Tolmie Avenue and Finlayson Street. (DriveBC)

Pedestrian hit by vehicle early Thursday morning suffers serious injuries: Victoria police

Blanshard Street closed for 4 hours Thursday morning

A pedestrian suffered serious but non life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle on Blanshard Street early Thursday.

Police were called for a pedestrian struck around 6 a.m. Thursday (Feb. 9). Officers closed the southbound lanes of Blanshard between Tolmie Avenue and Finlayson Street until around 10 a.m.

Injuries to the pedestrian appear serious but non-life threatening.

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