One person has died following a multiple-vehicle crash in Pickering Tuesday evening, Durham police have confirmed. 

It happened at the intersection of Taunton Road and Sideline 22 shortly after 7 p.m.

The circumstances surrounding the crash were not immediately clear. It was also not immediately clear how many vehicles were involved.

According to police, one person was killed in the crash. Details on the gender and age of the person were not provided by investigators.

One person was transported to a Toronto trauma center. Details on the gender, age, and severity of the patient’s injuries were not available.

There was no word on whether charges would be forthcoming in connection with the crash.

Police continue to investigate at the scene.