A 19-year-old driver suffered “critical injuries” after a collision on Highway 407 in Vaughan just after 7 p.m. Thursday night, police say.

OPP spokesperson Kerry Schmidt said the four left westbound lanes of Highway 407 will be blocked until 11 p.m. as a result of the investigation. Traffic is slow in the two right lanes, he said.

The collision happened just after 7 p.m., when a sedan travelling westbound broke down in one of the left lanes. It was rear-ended by another vehicle, which caused the car to be pushed forward, Schmidt said. The driver is currently in trauma centre.

There were no injuries to the male driver of the other vehicle, who remained on scene, Schmidt said. He said the investigation is ongoing.

He asked anyone who saw the collision or has dash cam footage to contact the OPP’s Highway 407 detachment at 905-731-8180.

Sherina Harris is a breaking news reporter, working out of the Star's radio room in Toronto. Follow her on Twitter: @sherinaharris

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