2 Hospitalized After Vehicle Launches Off Hwy. 427 Onto Hwy. 401
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.
#WATCH: Vehicle Flies Off Overpass, Hits Tractor Trailer, Then Lands On📍Hwy401 At Dixon Rd Last Night.🙏 https://t.co/Q2O8la5vdL pic.twitter.com/CUCePXt6nE
— 401_da_sarpanch (@401_da_sarpanch) February 3, 2026
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:
- Avoid the accident area so that officials can safely investigate.
- Reduce speed appropriately when passing emergency vehicles.
- Remain vigilant when travelling past the accident area.
Your Rights After a Car Accident in Toronto
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:
- Accident benefits under Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS).
- Additional compensation through a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Ontario imposes strict timelines — some insurer deadlines are days after an accident. Speak to Samfiru Tumarkin LLP before accepting a settlement.
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