Tragedy struck in Burlington as two individuals lost their lives in a fatal collision on Wednesday evening.
According to police, the incident occurred at the intersection of Guelph Line and Upper Middle Road just before 6 p.m. Two vehicles were involved in the collision, and both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.
The identities of the victims have not been released, pending notification of next of kin. However, police have confirmed that one of the drivers was a 35-year-old man from Burlington, while the other was a 42-year-old woman from Oakville.
The cause of the collision is still under investigation, but police have stated that speed may have been a factor. The intersection was closed for several hours as the investigation took place, causing traffic delays in the area.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder for all drivers to exercise caution and follow traffic laws to prevent such devastating accidents. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the victims during this difficult time.
Anyone with information about the collision is urged to contact the Halton Regional Police Service’s Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-825-4747 ext. 5065.
