Thursday, October 25, 2007

Fatal Crash Closes Hwy. 9

One person is dead and several others injured following a crash on Hwy. 9 west of Newmarket this morning.
The five-vehicle crash occurred on the crest of a hill just west of Dufferin Street at about 9 a.m., Staff-Sgt. Chris Bullen said.
Police at the scene confirmed one person was killed instantly. Another was airlifted from the scene at and least three other people were taken to hospital by ambulance, two in critical condition.
Police are advising motorists to find an alternative route through the area as Hwy. 9 is expected to remain closed for up to eight hours.

With the files from yorkregion.com

- ER