Man in his 20s dead, another critically injured in Mississauga crash

Peel paramedics say a man is dead and another has critical injuries after a two-vehicle crash in Mississauga, Ont., early Tuesday.

Emergency crews were called to Derry and McLaughlin roads at around 5:30 a.m. for reports of a serious collision.

Paramedics said a man in his late 20s was pronounced dead at the scene.

Another “middle aged” man was taken to a trauma centre with critical to life-threatening injuries, paramedics said. In an update, Peel Regional Police said the man is in stable condition.

The circumstances of the crash are unknown but police said a white vehicle was travelling westbound on Derry Road and a black vehicle was travelling eastbound.

“Outside of that it’s part of the investigation and I am unable to speak to it,” Const. Donna Carlson told reporters at the scene.

A third vehicle was involved but has minor damage to it and the driver was not injured, police said.

Police said there is heavy police presence and traffic delays.

Eastbound traffic is blocked at Mavis Road and one westbound lane is blocked.

Motorists are advised to take other routes as the closures will last several hours.