15 Mar 2024 | 02:18 AM UTC
Canada: Police activity, gas leak ongoing near vehicle collision site on Dundas West in Toronto, Ont., late March 14
Police activity, gas leak near collision site on Dundas West in Toronto, Ont., Canada, late March 14. Tight security, disruptions likely.
Police activity is ongoing near the site of a collision on Dundas West and Lisgar in central Toronto, Ontario Province, as of late March 14. At approximately 20:00, a vehicle struck and injured two pedestrians, while rupturing a gas line and damaging a building. The Toronto Police have closed Dundas from Dufferin to Dovercourt and are urging the public to avoid the area. Authorities have evacuated nearby buildings, likely due to the gas leak, and shut off power in nearby buildings.
A heightened security presence is likely over the coming hours as police secure the area and investigate the incident. Localized business and transport disruptions, including streetcars services on Dundas, are likely. Further evacuations are possible.
Avoid the area until police give the all clear. Follow all security personnel instructions, including any evacuation orders. Consider moving to a well-ventilated area, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness, such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from gas or smoke exposure. Eye and skin irritation are possible; flush irritated areas with copious amounts of clean water.
