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Man dead after vehicle hits tree in Mississauga: police

A man is dead after a vehicle struck a tree in Mississauga. Global News / Ryan Belgrave

A man is dead after a vehicle struck a tree in Mississauga, police say.

Peel Regional Police said the collision occurred just after 5 p.m. on Friday in the Erin Mills Parkway and Folkway Drive area.

Police said a vehicle collided with a tree.

Officers said a man was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police said roads were closed in the area and asked motorists to choose alternate routes.

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In an update later on Friday, police said the driver was pronounced dead in hospital.

“The Major Collision Bureau will be attending and taking carriage of the investigation,” police said in a tweet. “The cause of the collision is unknown and we appreciate the public’s patience while we conduct our investigation.

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