A section of the westbound Gardiner Expressway in Toronto was forced to shut down after a vehicle collided with a fire truck on Monday evening.
According to Toronto police, the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. near the Park Lawn Road exit. The fire truck was responding to an emergency call when it was struck by a vehicle, causing significant damage to both vehicles.
Fortunately, no one was injured in the collision. The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody for further investigation.
The westbound lanes of the Gardiner Expressway were closed for several hours as emergency crews worked to clear the scene and investigate the cause of the collision. The lanes were reopened around midnight.
This incident serves as a reminder for drivers to always be cautious and aware of emergency vehicles on the road. It is important to yield to emergency vehicles and give them enough space to pass safely.
The Toronto Police Service is urging anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation.
As of now, there is no word on any charges being laid in connection with the collision. The investigation is ongoing.
We will continue to provide updates on this story as more information becomes available.
