King Street has reopened in Toronto’s west end after a truck hit streetcar wires.
The incident happened at around 6:26 a.m. in the area of King Street West and Atlantic Avenue.
Toronto Fire said a truck made contact with streetcar wires and smoke was initially reported coming from the lines.
Power was shutdown in the area as the TTC did work to repair the lines.
No injuries were reported.
HAZARD:
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) February 12, 2026
King St. W & Atlantic Ave.
6:26 a.m.
- Reports of a truck hitting the streetcar power lines
- Traffic lights are out currently at King St. W and Atlantic Ave.
- No injuries currently reported
ROADS CLOSED:
- King St. W E/B is CLOSED Atlantic Ave. to Shaw St.…
King Street was closed in both directions between Atlantic Avenue and Shaw Street for hours but all lanes have reopened with the exception of one eastbound lane.
