Brampton road closure after injuries in police pursuit

A person is in custody after a police pursuit in Brampton on Thursday (Aug. 26) ended in a collision where two people were seriously injured.

Mayfield Road is closed between Airport and Torbram roads while the Ontario Special Investigations Unit (SIU) takes over the scene. The SIU looks into any interaction between police and a suspect where the latter is injured.

Peel Regional Police say an officer attempted pull over a driver, who collided with another vehicle. One person from each vehicle suffered serious injuries that have required treatment at a trauma centre.

One person is also in custody.

COLLISION:
– Mayfield Rd / Torbram Rd #Brampton
– 2 people being transported to local hospital
– W/B Mayfield shutdown at Airport Rd
– Use alternate routes
– Awaiting further information
– C/R at 9:05pm
– PR21-0292389

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) August 27, 2021

UPDATE:
– Officer attempted to pull over vehicle
– Vehicle collided w/ another vehicle
– 1 man from each vehicle went to local hospital & now both to trauma centre, serious injuries
– 1 person in custody
– SIU has invoked their mandate
– Mayfield shutdown btw Airport Rd & Torbram

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) August 27, 2021