Large piece of debris crashes through windshield of car on Toronto highway

A broken windshield is seen in this photograph posted to social media by Ontario Provincial Police on Aug. 28, 2023. (OPP/Twitter)

A driver was uninjured after flying debris crashed through their windshield while on a major highway in Toronto.

According to Ontario Provincial Police, the incident took place in the southbound lanes of Highway 400, near Finch Avenue.

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Officials say that debris from a commercial motor vehicle struck the passenger vehicle’s windshield, hitting the steering wheel before landing on the passenger seat.

Few details are available but photos posted to social media show what appears to be a large metal mechanical fragment. The debris takes up the majority of the seat.

“Fortunately, there were no injuries to the driver,” OPP said.

OPP say they are still investigating the incident.