11 Jun 2024 | 10:19 PM UTC
Canada: Lingering traffic disruptions likely in Toronto after three dump trucks collide on Gardiner Expressway June 11
Three dump trucks collide on Gardiner Expressway in Toronto, Canada, June 11, leaving one driver dead; lingering traffic disruptions likely.
Traffic disruptions will likely affect parts of downtown Toronto into early June 12 after three dump trucks collided on the Gardiner Expressway June 11. The crash, which occurred on the Gardiner Expressway's westbound lanes near the York Street onramp, reportedly caused one of the dump trucks to briefly catch fire and killed one of the dump trucks' drivers. Authorities have closed parts of the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway to traffic following the crash and implemented detours, causing significant traffic disruptions.
Authorities will likely maintain a heightened security presence near the crash site over the coming hours.
Avoid the vicinity of the crash until authorities give the all-clear and vacate the scene. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent related traffic disruptions. Allow extra time to travel in Toronto. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
