4 teens, teacher dead after multi-vehicle crash northeast of London

Incident details

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal three-vehicle collision northeast of London.

• The incident — involving two SUVs and a transport truck — took place at the intersection of Thorndale Road and Cobble Hills Road in Middlesex County around 4:30 p.m. ET on May 23.
• Investigators said one of the SUVs, carrying a 33-year-old high school teacher and four teenagers, collided with a transport truck before hitting the other SUV.
• All occupants of the SUV that collided with the two other vehicles have been pronounced dead.
• The occupants of the second SUV as well as the driver of the transport truck suffered minor injuries.
• The intersection of Thorndale Road and Cobble Hills Road was closed for several hours.

I’m devastated to hear of last night’s tragic accident in Middlesex County, which has now claimed the lives of five people. My thoughts are with the families and loved ones grieving this terrible loss. https://t.co/7jc2QQhF2m

— Doug Ford (@fordnation) May 24, 2025

Investigation updates

The cause of the fatal multi-vehicle collision remains under investigation.

Anyone with information on the incident, including cellphone or dashcam footage, is asked to contact the OPP.

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Legal resources

Tragic incidents like this highlight the importance of understanding your rights in the event you’re injured during a motor vehicle collision in Ontario — either as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian.

For those seeking more information and legal guidance, the dedicated London personal injury lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP are here to support you.

We understand the overwhelming challenges you face after an accident and are committed to fighting for your rights.

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