Woman dead after car smashes into bus shelter east of Toronto

UPDATE: Police said one woman has died following the crash.

Two people have been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a vehicle smashed through a bus shelter in Pickering Wednesday afternoon.

Durham Police did not say if the victims were inside the bus shelter or in the vehicle when the crash occurred. It is also unclear if there were other injuries but Air Ornge was reported to be at the scene.

Police said in an update that one of the victims was an adult female who has since been pronounced dead, while a male adult victim was rushed to a Toronto area trauma centre with serious injuries.

Kingston Road between Brock Road and Valleyfarm Road has been shut down while police investigate.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.

Police say to expect traffic disruptions while the investigation is underway.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact the Durham Regional Police Service by calling 905-579-1520.

Anonymous tips may also be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.

UPDATE

One female adult has been pronounced deceased.

A male adult is transported to a Toronto area trauma centre with serious injuries.

The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with police.

Updates to folllow. https://t.co/04C2XAW7Cv

— Durham Regional Police (@DRPS) April 16, 2025

– With files from Ryan Rumbolt