A fiery crash on Highway 401 in Etobicoke has closed the eastbound lanes between Highways 427 and 409, leaving at least two people injured. The Ontario Provincial Police's GTA traffic unit reported a multi-vehicle collision and vehicle fire on the eastbound stretch at Kipling Avenue just before 7 a.m. on Saturday.
Crash Details and Injuries
According to the OPP, two vehicles were involved in the collision. Two people were hospitalized with unknown injuries. CP24 reported, citing paramedics, that one person was in "serious, possibly life-threatening" condition, while the other two victims are believed to have minor injuries. The eastbound on-ramp from Dixon Road is also closed. Police advised drivers to use alternate routes.
In an update at 8:30 a.m., OPP GTA Traffic tweeted: "Highway 401 eastbound at Kipling Avenue remains closed due to a two vehicle collision. The Highway 401 eastbound on-ramp from Dixon is also closed. Injuries are being assessed. Motorists should continue using alternate routes."
Toronto Man Charged in Separate Assault and Robbery
In a separate incident, a 44-year-old Toronto man has been charged in connection with a robbery earlier this month. Toronto Police responded to a robbery call on June 12 at about 5 p.m. in the Dundas Street East and Broadview Avenue area, east of downtown. The victim was unloading their vehicle when a male suspect approached unprovoked, assaulted them, and stole their property before fleeing. The victim was hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Jefferson Henry was arrested on Saturday and charged with robbery, aggravated assault, and two counts of breach of probation. Police urge anyone with information to contact them at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or at 222tips.com.
