In a heartbreaking incident in Canada’s Ontario province, four Indian nationals lost their lives, and one sustained injuries in a car accident that turned fatal on Lake Shore Boulevard East in Toronto. The tragic event, which occurred last Thursday, unfolded when the car they were traveling in—a Tesla—crashed, leading to a devastating fire, authorities reported.
Indian Nationals Killed
According to Toronto police, the crash happened in the Lake Shore Boulevard East and Cherry Street area of the city. The group of five, all young adults between the ages of 25 and 32, were driving in a Tesla when the vehicle reportedly lost control, striking a guard rail before slamming into a concrete pillar. Upon impact, the car burst into flames, leaving little chance for its occupants to escape.
Toronto Police Duty Inspector Phillip Sinclair revealed in a statement that preliminary evidence suggests speed played a significant role in the tragedy. “We have gathered some evidence so far to suggest that speed was a factor,” Sinclair commented. The speed and impact of the crash, he suggested, might have caused the vehicle to lose stability, leading to the catastrophic outcome.
The scene was one of immediate response as emergency officials arrived to assist. Four of the car’s occupants were pronounced dead on the scene, as emergency responders confirmed they succumbed to the crash’s severe impact. However, amid the tragedy, a glimmer of hope emerged for one of the passengers. A 25-year-old woman, the fifth occupant, survived the accident and was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Eyewitnesses reported that a passing motorist stopped to help at the scene, bravely pulling the young woman from the wreckage just before the flames engulfed the car. Authorities commended the passerby’s quick and selfless actions, which may have saved her life.
The Indian Consulate in Toronto expressed its deep sorrow for the victims and extended heartfelt condolences to their families. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the consulate stated, “Heartfelt condolences on [the] tragic loss of Indian nationals in [the] car accident that took place yesterday in Toronto.” The consulate confirmed that they were in continuous contact with both local authorities and the families of the victims in India and Canada, assuring all involved that they would receive the necessary support during this time of mourning.
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