The Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after a fatal crash on Highway 407 near Markham.
Police say officers were notified of a collision on Saturday afternoon involving a transport truck and a passenger vehicle.
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Police say an initial investigation revealed that the passenger vehicle had broken down in a live lane on the highway and was later hit by a fuel tanker truck.
A 37-year-old man from Toronto was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Police say no other injuries were reported.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is asked to contact the OPP.
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