At least two people are dead following a 6 vehicle collision on the QEW in Oakville Tuesday night.
According to a Halton Region Paramedic Services spokesperson, emergency crews were called to the eastbound lanes of the QEW between Trafalgar Road and Royal Windsor Drive around 9:10 p.m.
The Ontario Provincial Police confirmed the fatality, but it is unclear what caused the collision.
One person was taken to local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Emergency crews also had to deal with a fire in the rear of a tractor-trailer at the scene.
BREAKING: At least 2 people killed in fiery 6+ vehicle crash on QEW EB @ Trafalgar Rd in Oakville. Truck on fire. pic.twitter.com/eCwZ2aqELh
— Jeremy Cohn (@JeremyCohnTV) December 23, 2015
It is unknown when the highway will reopen.
Agencies/Canadajournal