Collision with tractor-trailer on the QEW critically injures 24-year-old

A 24-year-old is in critical condition after a collision with a tractor-trailer early Saturday morning in Burlington, provincial police say. (X/@OPP_HSD)

A 24-year-old is in critical condition after a collision with a tractor-trailer early Saturday morning in Burlington, provincial police say.

The collision happened around 4 a.m. in the Toronto-bound lanes of the Queen Elizabeth Way near North Shore Boulevard.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say a “car disabled in a live lane” was struck by the tractor-trailer.

The truck driver did not sustain any physical injuries.

Burlington OPP say they expect to reopen one of the left lanes by noon.

Toronto bound #QEW/North Shore closed due to collision. Car disabled in a live lane at 4am struck by tractor trailer.
Occupant in car - 24yo from Hamilton with critical injuries. Truck driver not injured.
Expect to reopen one left lane by noon. #BurlingtonOPP ^ks pic.twitter.com/vADVcD8xb3

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) January 18, 2025