Yorkdale Station, part of Line 1 shut down due to police investigation
(Chris Kitching/CP24)
Subway service along a four-station stretch of Line 1 has been shut down due to a police investigation at Yorkdale Station.
The TTC says that there is currently no service between Lawrence and Sheppard West stations and that the closure is related to a call for an injury at track level.
The northbound lanes of Yorkdale Road from the Highway 401 off ramp are also closed.
Shuttle buses are running.
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