Toronto police officer struck after driver flees during traffic stop in Scarborough

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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.