Toronto Paramedics say a male victim has died and another has minor injuries after a fiery two-vehicle crash on Highway 409 approaching Highway 401.
Emergency crews were called just after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to the eastbound lanes of the highway, between Kipling and Islington avenues.
Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire quickly and a body was subsequently found inside one of the vehicles.
Ontario Provincial Police closed the eastbound lanes of Highway 409 between Martin Grove Road and Kipling Avenue for the investigation.
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Police said they’re investigating the cause of the fire and the circumstances leading up to the crash.
Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call OPP at 416-235-4981.
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