A Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) streetcar derailed in the city's downtown core early Sunday morning following a collision with another vehicle, prompting an investigation by Toronto police.
Incident Details and Police Response
The derailment occurred in the early hours of Sunday, December 21, 2025. According to authorities, the incident was triggered by a collision between the streetcar and a vehicle. Police were on the scene investigating the circumstances that led to the streetcar leaving the tracks.
In a separate but geographically proximate event, police also responded to a report of gunshots near Vaughan Road and Maplewood Avenue. Officials confirmed that this incident was not related to the streetcar derailment. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in connection with either the collision or the gunshot reports.
Context and Ongoing Investigations
The early morning disruption adds to a list of incidents Toronto police were handling over the weekend. Authorities are also investigating a homicide in the Queen West neighbourhood, details of which remain under investigation.
The derailment caused significant disruption to streetcar service along the affected route. The TTC has not yet released a statement on the extent of the service interruption or the timeline for restoring full operations. Commuters were advised to seek alternative transportation while cleanup and investigation efforts continued at the scene.
Broader News Landscape
This local incident unfolded amidst a wide array of other national and provincial news stories. These included Canada’s Reece Howden winning a ski cross gold for his 20th career World Cup title, ongoing heavy snowfall impacting British Columbia's Coquihalla Highway, and Alberta hospitals preparing for a peak flu season surge.
Other notable headlines from across the country covered a range of topics from severe weather causing power outages in the Maritimes to community efforts like the preparation of over 300 Christmas hampers for veterans in one city.
