A serious accident at the intersection of Black Creek Drive and Lawrence Avenue West in Toronto caused major disruptions earlier today, drawing a significant response from emergency crews and alarming nearby residents and commuters.
The incident occurred around mid-morning during a busy traffic period. Witnesses reported a multi-vehicle collision involving at least three cars, with one vehicle sustaining severe front-end damage.
Toronto Police and paramedics were quickly dispatched to the scene, arriving within minutes to manage the situation and attend to the injured. Toronto Fire Services were also on-site to assist with vehicle extrication efforts and to ensure the area was safe from fire or hazardous materials.
At least two people were transported to a nearby trauma center with serious, though reportedly non-life-threatening injuries. Several others were treated at the scene for minor injuries such as bruises, cuts, and the effects of shock. The full extent of the injuries has not yet been officially confirmed, but authorities say all victims were conscious and receiving medical care.
Traffic in the area came to a standstill as emergency crews blocked off all lanes of Lawrence Avenue in both directions at Black Creek. The intersection remained closed for several hours as investigators worked to determine the cause of the collision.
Commuters were advised to avoid the area entirely and to use alternate routes such as Eglinton Avenue or Keele Street. Public transit was also affected, with several TTC routes detoured around the scene.
Accident reconstruction specialists were on-site collecting evidence, examining skid marks, and reviewing traffic camera footage. While the exact cause remains under investigation, early reports suggest that excessive speed or distracted driving may have played a role. One witness claimed a vehicle appeared to run a red light moments before the crash occurred, though this has yet to be verified by police.
The intersection of Black Creek Drive and Lawrence Avenue is known to be a high-traffic zone, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Residents in the area expressed concern about the frequency of accidents at the location and called for increased traffic enforcement and improved safety measures, such as extended yellow lights or additional signage warning of the high-risk intersection.
Toronto Police issued a statement later in the day urging drivers to exercise increased caution, especially in busy urban corridors. “We are asking all drivers to stay alert, reduce speed, and obey traffic signals,” said Constable Andrea Choi, who was at the scene. “These accidents are tragic and preventable.”
Cleanup crews worked throughout the afternoon to clear the debris and reopen the intersection, which was fully operational again by late afternoon. Still, the incident left a lasting impact on those involved and raised renewed calls for infrastructure improvements in one of Toronto’s busiest traffic zones.
Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage of the incident to come forward to aid in the ongoing investigation.
