A man was seriously injured after being struck by a transport truck in Brampton on Friday evening.

Peel police say the man was riding a scooter when he was struck at the intersection of Dixie Road and Queen Street shortly after 6:30 p.m.

The man, described as an adult, was transported to a trauma center with life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the transport truck remained on scene.

Police say the intersection is expected to be closed for several hours while they investigate.