1 dead after crash involving car and dump truck in Markham

Emergency crews at the scene of a fatal crash involving a car and dump truck on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. CITYNEWS

By news staff

Posted September 8, 2020 11:24 am.

Last Updated September 8, 2020 1:17 pm.

A man is dead after a crash involving a dump truck and car in Markham.

York regional police were called to the Woodbine and Steeles avenues area just before 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

The driver of the car was without vital signs when emergency crews arrived and was pronounced dead shortly after.

The truck driver remained at the scene.

The area will be closed to traffic for several hours while police investigate.

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