An adult has been rushed to a trauma centre in serious, life-threatening condition following a collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle on the Gardiner Expressway, paramedics say.

Toronto police say the crash happened just after 4 p.m. near Islington Avenue in Etobicoke.

The driver of vehicle remained on scene, police said.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation and drivers are being asked to avoid the area.

Currently, lane restrictions are in place on the eastbound Gardiner as police investigate.

Traffic Gardiner April 12 crash Traffic is on the eastbound Gardiner Expressway is backed up following an April 12 crash. (Simon Sheehan/CP24)