News: Female cyclist, 24, fatally hit by trash truck in Yorkville 

TORONTO, ON – A 24-year-old woman riding a bicycle passed away after colliding with a garbage truck on westbound Bloor Street in the Yorkville area Thursday. 

This collision happened before 9 a.m. along Avenue Road, according to CBC Toronto. Police said the truck driver, a 39-year-old adult, remained at the scene. 

Officers said a construction bin was inside the bicycle lane when the collision unfolded. They are investigating whether this bin played a role in the crash. 

Police have not released other information, including the cyclist’s name and whether charges will be filed against the driver. 

Our team of news writers will return with updates as more details become available. 

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