The Ontario Provincial Police say a part of Highway 400 in Toronto is not open following a deadly crash on Thursday morning.
Police stated that the crash occurred in the southbound lanes of Highway 400 close to the point where Highway 401 splits for east or west travel at approximately 5 a.m.
The southbound lanes from Finch Avenue to the 401 are shut, according to police.
Global News reported that one individual was declared dead at the location by paramedics, and no other individuals required care.
Police claim that occupants of one vehicle escaped the scene on foot.
The reason for the crash is currently being investigated.
COLLISION: #Hwy400 at #Hwy401: all southbound lanes are closed between exit 25 Finch Ave and #Hwy401 following a collision. #OPP on scene. ^nk @OPP_HSD pic.twitter.com/0TjIQiwMdm
— OPP GTA Traffic (@OPP_GTATraffic) March 14, 2024
Multi Vehicle Collision:
-Time of Call 5:12a.m.
–#Hwy400 SB at #Hwy401 split to go EB and WB #HwyTorontoOPP
-One person pronounce deceased on scene
-People from one vehicle fled the scene on foot
– #Hwy400 SB closed at Finch AV
– Early stages of investigation. More to come— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) March 14, 2024
