Major closure on Highway 407 after two people injured in crash
Emergency vehicles are seen after a crash on Highway 407 near Mavis Road. (Supplied)
TORONTO -
Two people have been rushed to a trauma centre and westbound lanes are closed after a serious crash on Highway 407.
The crash happened Tuesday evening on Highway 407 in the westbound lanes near Mavis Road.
Peel paramedics said two people have life-threatening injuries.
There is no word yet on what caused the crash.
Westbound lanes are closed between Hurontario Street and Mavis Road and then reopening time is unknown.
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