2 dead in tanker crash, fire on Toronto-area highway, officials say


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Two people are dead after a multi-vehicle collision involving a tanker truck on a major toll highway north of Toronto, officials say. 


The fuel tanker burst into flames on Highway 407, in Vaughan, Ont., just before 5 p.m. ET, according to the Ontario Provincial Police. 


A nearby motorist caught the crash and fireball on his dashcam camera. 


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OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt told CBC Toronto the tanker apparently crossed from the westbound lanes onto the eastbound side of the highway, and was involved in a collision with a passenger vehicle.


Both vehicles burst into flames and were still smouldering hours later. Both drivers were killed, Schmidt said. 


No one was taken to hospital, according to Kylie Doerner, a spokesperson for York Region.


The tanker was apprently carrying liquid fuel, according to deputy chief Andrew Zvanitajs of the Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service.


“When our firefighters arrived, they weren’t able to get close to it because of the heat coming off of it,” Zvanitajs said in a phone interview.


“But that type of heavy black smoke and that amount of flame would lead them to believe that it’s a liquid fuel product of some sort … gasoline or diesel would be the most commonly transported.”


Zvanitajs said crews used specialized foam to fight the flames, which were under control by 7 p.m. He expected firefighters would be on the scene for several more hours.


‘Backed up considerably’


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


“Traffic on the 407 and surrounding area is backed up considerably,” Vaughan Fire said in a statement Wednesday night.


“Motorists caught in the delay are asked to remain in their vehicles and all others are being asked to avoid the area.”


Police are appealing for witnesses. Collision reconstruction experts are expected to assist with the investigation. 


Police said delays could continue until Thursday morning.



“There’s traffic congestion in all directions around this area. It will continue for some time,” Schmidt said.  


The crash comes a year after another fatal tanker crash on Highway 400. 


Three people were killed in the 14-vehicle pile up that caused a series of explosions and a raging fire in the middle of the highway’s northbound lanes.



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