First published Oct 11, 2026, 5:51:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 11, 2026, 5:51:15 PM UTC

Collision closes all lanes on HWY 401 westbound on-ramp in Toronto

A collision was reported on the westbound on-ramp at Victoria Park Avenue in Toronto, with all lanes closed. The report lists severity as unknown.

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Affected location: Toronto

Illustrative image: A westbound look of Ontario Highway 401 Express just east of Weston Road. A plane from one of three airports in the area can be seen flying above. Location is approximate. — Jason Zhang/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

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The report states that all lanes on the affected on-ramp were closed.

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