
Tragic Multi-Vehicle Inferno on Gardiner Expressway Claims One Life
2025-07-08
Author: Olivia
A devastating multi-vehicle accident erupted into flames on the Gardiner Expressway on Tuesday evening, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries.
Witnesses Describe Horrifying Scene
The collision occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m. in the westbound lanes near Yonge Street. Eyewitness accounts paint a chaotic picture, with several vehicles igniting and some individuals possibly trapped inside.
Heart-Wrenching Footage Captured
Video footage shared with CTV News Toronto shows at least five cars involved in the horrifying incident. One vehicle was seen overturned in the median, engulfed in flames, which quickly spread to a nearby pickup truck. Onlookers bravely helped others escape from the wreckage amidst the chaos.
First Responder’s Heartache
Toronto police Acting Inspector Phil Sinclair described the tragedy as a shocking event that weighs heavily on first responders. "This is obviously a very, very tragic situation which occurred on the highway, a very tragic situation for our first responders as well, and this is a very tough one for us," he stated.
Investigation Underway
Sadly, one driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while four others were rushed to the hospital with injuries ranging from minor to serious. As investigators probe into the sequence of events leading up to the collision, Sinclair confirmed that every possible factor will be examined.
Highway Closure for Evidence Collection
The Gardiner Expressway faced prolonged closure as a result of the crash, with investigators meticulously collecting evidence from the extensive scene. Sinclair noted, "It’s a very large, complex scene, and I anticipate it’ll be quite a few more hours while our collision reconstruction unit collects physical evidence and tries to gather statements and video from witnesses."