Two people have been arrested after a vehicle crashed into a pole and burst into flames in Rexdale early Friday morning, police say.
It happened near Albion Road and Westmore Drive just after 5 a.m. Police said the occupants of the vehicle fled the scene after the crash.
Toronto Fire Services said when they arrived at the scene the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. The fire was eventually put out.
Officers later located two people and placed them under arrest. It’s unclear what charges they’re facing.
One person was also transported to hospital with minor injuries.
Roads were closed in the area, but have since reopened.
COLLISION:
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) March 6, 2026
Albion Rd & Westmore Dr
5:03am
- reports of a vehicle into a pole that caught fire
- occupants of the vehicle fled the scene
- officers o/s
- two people have been located and arrested
- once person transported to hospital with minor injuries
- Albion Rd is closed…
