a59 Accident Today: Two people were injured following a crash involving a flatbed truck and a dump truck in Etobicoke early Tuesday morning. The collision happened at approximately 4 a.m. near the intersection of Islington Avenue and Dixon Road within an active construction zone.
Emergency crews, including paramedics and police, responded quickly to the scene after reports of the overnight crash. According to paramedics, one person sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene. A second male victim suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby trauma centre for further medical treatment.
Authorities have not yet released details about what may have caused the collision or whether road conditions or construction activity played a role in the incident. Traffic disruptions were reported in the surrounding area while emergency personnel worked to assist the injured and clear the damaged vehicles from the roadway.
Investigators continue examining the circumstances surrounding the crash. Motorists traveling through the Islington Avenue and Dixon Road area were urged to drive cautiously, especially near construction zones and overnight work sites.