Two individuals were hospitalized after a flatbed truck and a dump truck collided in Etobicoke on Tuesday morning. The crash took place in the area of Kipling Avenue and Rexdale Boulevard around 6:30 a.m., according to Toronto police.
Details of the Incident
Emergency services responded to the scene to find both vehicles with significant damage. Paramedics transported two people to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the collision is under investigation, and no charges have been filed at this time.
The intersection was closed for several hours as crews worked to clear the wreckage and conduct an investigation. Drivers were advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
Witness Accounts
A witness at the scene reported hearing a loud crash followed by the screech of metal. “It was a terrifying sound. I saw the dump truck tipping over,” said a nearby resident who asked not to be named.
Police are urging anyone with dashcam footage or additional information to come forward. The investigation is ongoing.
