A 17-year-old driver was taken to hospital in critical condition after London police say he crashed into a building.

Police say emergency crews were sent to Shelborne Street at Burlington Gate on Monday at about 1:30 a.m., in response to a vehicle that had struck a building.

Upon arrival, police located a grey minivan with extensive damage to the front passenger side.

A lone male was found in the vehicle. The 17-year-old was unconscious and transported to hospital by EMS.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service Traffic Management Unit at (519) 661-5680 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com.