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CTV News
12 hours ago
- Automotive
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2 critically injured in multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 in Mississauga
Two people are in hospital in life-threatening condition following amulti-vehicle collision on Highway 401 in Mississauga, near Dixie Road, on July 6. (Jacob Estrin/CTV News Toronto) Two people are in hospital in life-threatening condition following what police area calling a 'serious,' multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 in Mississauga early Sunday morning. The crash happened on the westbound express lanes near Dixie Road. Police say emergency responders were called to that area just before 2 a.m. OPP officers were already performing CPR on one person when fire crews arrived. Sgt. Kerry Schmidt, of the OPP, later told CP24 that the patients were taken to a trauma centre with critical injuries and that they remain in hospital. No further update on their condition is available at this time. Highway 401 crash Mississauga July 6 Two people are in hospital in life-threatening condition following amulti-vehicle collision on Highway 401 in Mississauga, near Dixie Road, on July 6. (Jacob Estrin/CTV News Toronto) The westbound express lanes of Highway 401 between Winston Churchill Boulevard and Renforth Drive were fully closed approaching Dixie, while the eastbound lanes were partially shut down, due to the investigation, but have all since reopened. The collision also temporarily closed the Highway 401 express ramp from Highway 403. 'We appreciated your patience and understanding during the investigation and clean-up efforts,' The OPP said in a post on X.
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Brampton collision leaves man in life-threatening condition, suspected impaired driver arrested
A multi-vehicles collision happened on the border of Brampton and Vaughan that sent five people to hospital and a suspected driver to custody. A multi-vehicles collision happened on the border of Brampton and Vaughan that sent five people to hospital and a suspected driver to custody. Multi-vehicle collision in Brampton sends five to hospital and one in critical condition Two people are in hospital, including a man in life-threatening condition, following a multi-vehicle collision in Brampton on Saturday afternoon that involved a suspected impaired driver. Peel police were called for a collision at the intersection of Highway 50 and Coleraine Drive at 4:15 p.m. Const. Tyler Bell, Peel police's media relations officer, told CP24 that as officers were responding, York Regional Police notified them of an alleged impaired driver operating a white commercial van that exited Highway 27 onto Major Mackenzie Drive and headed west. When officers arrived, Bell said they found the white commercial van had collided with several vehicles at the intersection. Images from the scene show a Ford sedan with its roof ripped off and the white van on its side. Brampton collision A police cruiser on the scene of a multi-vehicle collision in Brampton on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Bell said a young adult male who was in the sedan was transported to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries. He added that another occupant is also in hospital in serious condition. Three others were also taken to the hospital, and Bell said they've all been released. Bell said the driver of the van was taken into custody for impaired operation. He noted that the driver did not suffer significant injuries. 'We can't comment yet on some of the potential charges to come out of this,' he said. When asked if speed was a factor in the crash, Bell said, 'Almost undoubtedly.' 'Was it excessive speed or moderate speed? We don't quite know yet,' he added. 'Major Collision Bureau's gonna be on scene and mapping out the collision site, and part of their investigation is going to be a download of that vehicle to see exactly how fast it was travelling.' Bell said the reports received by the York Regional Police indicated that erratic driving was observed.
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Brampton collision sends 5 to hospital, man arrested for impaired driving
A police tape surround the scene of a multi-vehicle collision in Brampton on Saturday, July 5, 2025. (CTV News) Five people are in hospital and a suspected impaired driver is in custody following a multi-vehicle collision in Brampton on Saturday afternoon. Peel Regional Police and York Regional Police both responded to the crash that occurred at the intersection of Highway 50 and Coleraine Drive, which is on the border of Brampton and Vaughan. Police said they received the call for the collision around 4:15 p.m. Images from the scene show a car with its roof ripped off and a white van on its side. Brampton collision A police cruiser on the scene of a multi-vehicle collision in Brampton on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Peel police said four vehicles were involved and multiple people were injured, including one person in life-threatening condition. Peel paramedics said they transported two people to the hospital in stable condition. Meanwhile, York paramedics told CP24 they rushed one person to a local trauma centre and two others to a local hospital. There is no word on the extent of their injuries. Peel police said one man was arrested for impaired operation. They added that all vehicles involved in the crash remained at the scene.
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
At least 2 taken to hospital, suspected impaired driver in custody after Brampton collision
Peel Paramedics ambulance is seen in this file picture. (Courtesy: Peel Paramedics) At least two people have been taken to the hospital, and an alleged impaired driver is in custody following a multi-vehicle collision in Brampton. Peel Regional Police and York Regional Police responded to the area of Highway 50 and Coleraine Drive around 4:15 p.m. for a crash. Peel police say four vehicles were involved and multiple people sustained injuries, including one in life-threatening condition. Peel paramedics told CTV News Toronto that they transported two people to the hospital in stable condition. Police say a man was arrested for impaired operation. They added that all vehicles involved in the crash remained at the scene.
CTV News
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Multi-vehicle collision in Cumberland County sends two to hospital
Emergency crews were called to the crash site, which involved three-vehicles and a fifth-wheel trailer, just before noon on Monday. (file image). A 65-year-old man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 104 near Westchester Mountain, N.S., Monday morning. Emergency crews were called to the crash site, which involved three-vehicles and a fifth-wheel trailer, just before noon. Officers at the scene learned a Ford F250 was towing a fifth-wheel trailer when the driver pulled over to the side of the road to deal with a blown tire. At the same time, a Nissan Rogue and a Ford F150 collided while driving by the parked trailer. The F150 struck the parked trailer while the driver of the F250 was outside of the vehicle. The driver of the Ford 250 truck, a 65-year-old man from Valley, N.S., suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital via LifeFlight. The passenger of the Ford 250 truck, a 65-year-old woman from Valley, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at the scene. The driver and sole occupant of the Nissan Rogue, a 69-year-old woman from Donkin, N.S., was transported by EHS with minor injuries. The driver of the Ford F150 truck, a 41-year-old woman, and passenger, a 59-year-old woman, both from Ontario, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at the scene. Highway 104 was closed for a period of time while collision analysts and reconstructionists worked at the scene. Police say the investigation is ongoing. Cumberland County District RCMP is asking anyone with any information about the collision, or who may have dash-cam footage, to contact them at 902-667-3859 or Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
