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Police investigation shuts down traffic to Toronto's Pearson Airport

TORONTO — Police say traffic headed to Terminal 1 at Toronto's Pearson International Airport was cut off this morning for an investigation.
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The departures level at Pearson Airport in Toronto is shown on Tuesday January 26, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

TORONTO — Police say traffic headed to Terminal 1 at Toronto's Pearson International Airport was cut off this morning for an investigation.

Peel Regional Police confirmed they were on scene at the airport but would not immediately offer any details about what happened.

Peel paramedics say they received a request to attend the airport at 6:56 a.m. and no one was transported to hospital, but they would not confirm whether anyone had died.

Ontario Provincial Police say roads are closed from Highway 409 to Terminal 1.

Video posted to social media this morning appeared to show a large police presence outside the airport.

Cars appeared to be backed up along the road leading to the terminal.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 24, 2025.

The Canadian Press

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