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Smith, J. (2026, September 20). Watch: Five-vehicle crash disrupts traffic on DVP, Gardiner Expressway. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/five-vehicle-crash-disrupts-traffic-on-dvp-gardiner-expressway/article_d258f67d-b47d-4b3a-b719-48befc0235d6.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-09-20 · by Joshua Smith

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On Saturday night, a five-vehicle collision occurred on the Don Valley Parkway, leading to substantial traffic disruptions on both the DVP and the Gardiner Expressway. The incident resulted in significant delays for commuters traveling through these major roadways.
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On Saturday night, a five-vehicle collision occurred on the Don Valley Parkway (DVP), leading to substantial traffic disruptions on both the DVP and the Gardiner Expressway. The crash involved five vehicles, causing significant delays for commuters traveling through these major Toronto arteries. No specific details about injuries or road closures were provided in the report, but the incident highlighted the potential for even small accidents to have widespread effects on city traffic flow during peak hours.

Written for “Toronto Traffic Incident” on 2026-11-03, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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Toronto Star · 11255 article(s) · 28 correction(s) detected
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Joshua Smith
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A five-vehicle crash on the Don Valley Parkway caused significant delays on both the DVP and the Gardiner Expressway on Saturday night.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-20
2026-09-20 · Toronto Star
Watch: Five-vehicle crash disrupts traffic on DVP, Gardiner Expressway · assertive framing

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A five-vehicle crash on the Don Valley Parkway caused significant delays on both the DVP and the Gardiner Expressway on Saturday night. asserted
crash → cause → night
A five-vehicle crash on the Don Valley Parkway caused significant delays on both the DVP and the Gardiner Expressway on Saturday night. asserted
crash → cause → night
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