Car Accidents

2 Hospitalized After Vehicle Launches Off Hwy. 427 Onto Hwy. 401

Screenshots of a tractor-trailer that was struck by a vehicle that left the Highway 427 overpass and landed on Highway 401. (Photos via X/Twitter)

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating after a vehicle launched off the Highway 427 overpass onto Highway 401 near Toronto Pearson Airport on Feb. 1, 2026.

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What Happened?

  • The incident, captured on video and shared on social media, took place before 7pm ET on Feb. 1.
  • “The vehicle [travelling southbound on Highway 427] ramped up and over the concrete barrier and upon landing, collided with a transport truck on the eastbound lanes on Highway 401 before finally landing on its roof near the Eglinton Avenue exit on the highway,” the OPP said in a news release.
  • Emergency crews took 2 individuals to the hospital. Fortunately, their injuries aren’t considered life-threatening.


Investigation Updates

The cause of the collision remains under investigation. It’s unclear if charges are pending.

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


Car Accident Near You? What to Do

Following an incident like this on a major highway in Ontario, police urge drivers to:

  1. Avoid the accident area so that officials can safely investigate.
  2. Reduce speed appropriately when passing emergency vehicles.
  3. Remain vigilant when travelling past the accident area.

 


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If you’re injured in a car accident in or near Toronto — whether as a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian — you may be entitled to:

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