The Ontario Provincial Police say a child has died and two adult family members have been injured after a crash on the QEW.
Police said the crash, a single-vehicle rollover, happened in the westbound lanes of the QEW near Bronte Road in Oakville, Ont. at around midnight on Monday.
There were three people inside the car — a 9-year-old boy and two other adults. All three were taken to hospital, police said.
The 9-year-old boy died from his injuries. Police initially said the adults had minor injuries but later said the 38-year-old driver’s injuries were upgraded to critical.
The roads were closed overnight but reopened by 6 a.m. Monday.
There is no word on the cause of the crash or the exact familial relationship between the child and the adults.
Update: WB #QEW/Bronte – all lanes reopened.
9-year-old child transported to hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
38-year-old driver remains in hospital with upgraded critical injuries. ^ks— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) January 13, 2025