1 dead, 5 taken to hospital after fiery crash on Gardiner Expressway
The crash happened in the westbound lanes of the expressway near Yonge Street, according to Toronto police. Officers were called to the scene at about 5:40 p.m.
Police said one vehicle in the crash flipped over and caught fire. According to Toronto Fire Services, three vehicles were involved in the crash and all three were ablaze.
The fire has since been put out.
Paramedics said the five taken to hospital had non-life-threatening injuries.
Road closures are in place and motorists should expect delays, police said.
The westbound lanes of Gardiner Expressway have stopped, while the eastbound lanes are down to one lane. Vehicles stuck on the Gardiner are being cleared off through the Yonge Street ramp.
The southbound lanes of the Don Valley Parkway are shut down at the Richmond Street exit.
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