6-vehicle crash in North York involves stolen car, driver arrested
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Posted August 9, 2023 6:51 pm.
Last Updated August 9, 2023 8:15 pm.
Toronto police say multiple people are injured, and a driver has been arrested following a six-vehicle crash in North York that saw a stolen vehicle flipped over.
Authorities were notified of a multi-vehicle crash in the Yonge Street and Empress Avenue area around 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
Police said six vehicles were involved, and the driver of a stolen car, which flipped over due to the crash, was arrested at the scene.
Three people were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said Yonge Street has reopened to motorists after being closed for a few hours due to the investigation and crash cleanup.
COLLISION: UPDATE
Yonge St + Empress Av
– Police are on scene investigating
– 6 vehicles involved
– Flipped vehicle is stolen, driver has been arrested
– 3 ppl taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
– Yonge St will be closed for a while
^lb— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) August 9, 2023