69-year-old woman dead, several injured after two-vehicle crash in Vaughan

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The scene of a fatal crash in Vaughan that claimed the life on a 69-year-old woman on Saturday August 2, 2025 (CP24 photo).
A 69-year-old woman has died and six others were injured following a two-vehicle crash late Saturday night in Vaughan.
In a post to social media, emergency crews say they first responded at around 11 p.m. to the intersection of Highway 27 and Rutherford Road, where one of the involved vehicles was reported to be on fire.
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York Regional police say all occupants were able to exit the burning vehicle before first responders arrived.
It was later confirmed that the female passenger was pronounced dead. Six other people were taken to nearby hospitals, thought the extent of their injuries is unknown.
The intersection remained closed overnight for the investigation.
Police are asking drivers to avoid the area.

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10 people sent to hospital in aftermath of weekend crash in Vaughan

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10 people sent to hospital in aftermath of weekend crash in Vaughan

York police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a fatal crash in Vaughan over the weekend, which resulted in the death of one person and sent 10 others to the hospital. Police say the collision happened just before 11 p.m. on Saturday, when two SUVs crashed in the intersection of Highway 27 and Rutherford Road, in the Elder Mills area. One SUV 'immediately' caught fire police say, but all occupants were able to exit the vehicle. A 69-year-old woman from Vaughan who had been sitting in the back seat of the second SUV was pronounced dead at the scene. Ten people in total were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say they're still investigating the cause of the crash. Any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police, or anyone who may have dashcam footage of the area around the time of the collision, is asking to contact detectives at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704, or Crime Stoppers anonymously.