UPDATE: One dead, 2 people in hospital following 2 vehicle crash in Brampton
Published September 8, 2024 at 12:52 pm
Last Updated September 8, 2024 at 5:19 pm
UPDATE #2: In a recent video posted on social media, Constable Richard Chin of Peel Regional Police provided additional information on the crash, saying both vehicles had extensive damage.
Two of the victims were “airlifted, and one was taken by ambulance to trauma centres,” Const. Chin said.
The passenger of one of the vehicles subsequently died.
Police have not indicted the identities of those involved in the crash, including their ages and places of residence.
The roadways will remain closed for further investigations.
UPDATE:
– Major Collision Bureau on scene investigating.
– Anyone with any information is asked to contact investigators at 905-453-2121 ext 3710 pic.twitter.com/Xk4Wb4GNnE— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) September 8, 2024
UPDATE #1: Police say one man has died as a result of the two-vehicle crash and that more updates will be provided later this afternoon.
Three people have been rushed to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Brampton this morning.
Peel Regional Police responded to a collision at Bovaird Drive West near Heritage Road shortly after 11 a.m.
Police say two men were taken to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries. Another man was also taken to a local hospital. However, the extent of his injuries remains unknown.
Officials have not specified which of the two vehicles the three victims were in.
The crash area remains closed and drivers are advised to take alternate routes.
The cause of the accident is still being investigated.
More information to follow.
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– Bovaird Dr East of Heritage Rd, in Brampton
– 2 vehicles involved
– 2 males taken to trauma center with life-threatening injuries
– 1 ml taken to local hospital, u/k extent of injuries
– Please avoid area
– C/R at 11:12 a.m.
– PR240291119— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) September 8, 2024