TORONTO: A multi-vehicle collision early Tuesday morning has led to the complete closure of Highway 400 northbound in Bradford, Ontario. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported that the crash occurred around 3:00 a.m. and involved three vehicles. According to emergency responders, a York Regional Police (YRP) officer, who was off-duty at the time, sustained life-threatening injuries and was rushed to a trauma center for urgent medical treatment.
A second individual involved in the crash also sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital, though their condition has not been specified. The impact of the collision left a significant debris field across the highway, prompting investigators to shut down all northbound lanes at Line 5. An OPP spokesperson confirmed that the Major Collision Way (MCW) team is currently on-site to reconstruct the events leading up to the accident.
The closure is expected to remain in effect for an extended period as crews work to clear the wreckage and complete the investigation. The OPP has urged commuters and drivers to avoid the area and seek alternative routes, such as Highway 11 or Highway 27, to circumvent the gridlock. There is currently no confirmed timeline for when the highway will be reopened to regular traffic.
