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A person has died after their vehicle crashed into the Princes’ Gates at Toronto’s Exhibition Place Monday afternoon.

Emergency services responded to reports of a collision at around 2 p.m. in the area of Strachan Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard West.

Toronto Police Sgt. Jason Kraft with traffic Services said a dark-coloured SUV drove into the gates for “unknown reasons.”

Kraft said it is an ongoing investigation but speed will be looked at as a factor.

Video posted on social media appeared to show smoke billowing out from the scene of the crash.

A Toronto Fire Services spokesperson said the vehicle was engulfed in flames upon arrival at the scene.

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Something exploded over near Prince's gates or Liberty village. Can't tell for sure. pic.twitter.com/fx5XjU5EgA — Darryl E. Clarke (@smartssa) March 30, 2020

Toronto paramedics said the person died at the scene. It is not known the age or sex of the victim.

There were no other reported injuries.

Strachan Avenue was closed in both directions at Lake Shore Boulevard West for the investigation.

COLLISION: (UPDATE)

Strachan Ave + Lakeshore Blvd

– fire has been extinguished

– road closure for investigation

– @torontohydro o/s if required

– updates will follow

^ep2 — Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) March 30, 2020

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