TORONTO -- One male has been rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a crash in Mississauga this afternoon.

The two-vehicle crash happened near Dixie Road and Winding Trail at around 2:45 p.m.

Police say a male victim suffered critical injuries and has been taken to a trauma centre for treatment.

Collision

Dixie Road is closed in both directions between Burnhamthorpe Road East and Winding Trail.

Police are asking drivers to avoid the area.