Southbound DVP closed due to four-vehicle collision
Heavy traffic is seen in the southbound lanes of the DVP following a collision on Sunday, June 29, 2025. (City of Toronto)
A multi-vehicle collision has closed all southbound lanes of the Don Valley Parkway south of Don Mills Road.
Toronto police say four vehicles were involved in the collision.
Paramedics are on the scene assessing injuries, police say.
The cause of the collision is unknown.
Police say the northbound DVP has been reduced to one lane.
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