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Several dead in tanker crash, fire on Ontario highway

CBC/Radio-Canada

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© Kerry Schmidt/Periscope Provincial police say a tanker truck burst into flames on Highway 407.

Several people are dead after a collision involving a tanker truck on a highway north of Toronto, police say.

The truck burst into flames on Highway 407, in Vaughan, Ont., after a crash during the afternoon rush, according to Sgt. Kerry Schmidt of the Ontario Provincial Police.

Schmidt said a vehicle apparently crossed from the westbound to eastbound lanes, where it collided with other vehicles.

Fire fully engulfed the tanker.

The exact number of fatalities and injuries was not immediately available.

The eastbound lanes of the 407 are closed at Keele Street, the westbound lanes are closed at Dufferin.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

Collision reconstruction experts are expected to assist with the investigation.

The highway is expected to be closed for several hours.

 

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