A pedestrian accident in downtown Edmundston Friday evening sent one man to the hospital with serious injuries.

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According to CIMT-TV, a man in his 60's was walking across Victoria Street, not far from the Church of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows, when he was struck by a car. The impact shattered the windshield of the compact car.

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Ambulance New Brunswick and members of Edmundston Fire and Safety worked to stabilize the victim, who had suffered serious head injuries.  He was transported to the Edmundston Regional Hospital.  There's no word on his condition today.

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A section of Victoria Street, which runs along the Madawaska River, was closed to traffic for nearly two hours Friday night.

The investigation continues.

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