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Vehicle drive shaft flies loose, causes 12-car smashup on Highway 427

12-car pileup on Hwy 427 caused by drive shaft falling off – Feb 27, 2016

TORONTO – Chaos ensued on Highway 427 early Saturday morning when as many as 12 cars crashed after a vehicle lost its drive shaft, causing a chain-reaction collision.

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The incident occurred around 3 a.m. near the intersection of the 427 and Eglinton Avenue West as a drive shaft came loose and bounced across lanes, leading drivers to swerve out of its path, striking other cars and the highway guardrail.

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Several drivers were treated for minor injuries.

The intersection has now reopened after a police investigation.

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