Six-Vehicle Collision Closes Section of Toronto’s Don Valley Parkway

April 8, 2025, 7:20 am

In the early hours of Tuesday, a six-vehicle collision on the southbound Don Valley Parkway in Toronto prompted immediate road closures and significant traffic disruptions. Preliminary reports suggest that the accident may have been caused by hazardous black ice conditions, with emergency services quickly arriving at the scene. Authorities are investigating the incident further while urging drivers to take extra precautions during unexpected severe weather. This event highlights the risks on busy urban roadways when adverse weather conditions prevail.


torontosun.com / Multiple collisions reported in parts of Ontario as winter weather returns

A wintry blast in Ontario caused several collisions, including a six-vehicle crash on a busy Toronto road. Environment Canada issued advisories for Toronto, London, and southern Georgian Bay, forecasting up to 5 cm of snow.

globalnews.ca / Part of southbound DVP closed after 6-vehicle collision

A portion of the southbound DVP is closed following a multi-vehicle collision early Tuesday impacting the morning commute.

citynews.ca / 6-vehicle crash on section of soutbound DVP likely result of black ice

Six vehicles collided early Tuesday on the southbound Don Valley Parkway near Eastern Avenue, likely due to black ice from unusually frigid April temperatures. Toronto police responded to reports before 5:30 a.m., with paramedics on scene.


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