Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
NEW YORK, 5th May. According to local news media reports on Saturday an Indian couple and their grandchild were among 4 people killed in a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 in Whitby on Monday.
The Consulate General of India, Toronto, expressed profound condolences for the tragic loss of Manivannan, Mahalakshmi, and their infant grandchild, who were involved in the fatal accident on Highway 401 in Whitby.
The Consulate General of India, Toronto, in a post on X “Heartfelt condolences on tragic loss of Indian nationals Mr. Manivannan, Mrs. Mahalakshmi & their grandchild in the Highway 401 collision. CG met the bereaved family at the hospital & assured all possible assistance. We are in touch with Canadian authorities.”
According to Ontario’s special investigations unit, the collision, which occurred on Monday night, claimed the lives of four individuals, including the three-month-old infant. The victims, visiting from India, were traveling in a Nissan Sentra when the accident took place. Their grandson tragically perished at the scene alongside with them.
The grieving parents of the infant, residents of Ajax, survived the crash but sustained injuries.
The 33-year-old father and 27-year-old mother were both hospitalized, with the mother undergoing treatment for serious injuries.
The cargo van involved in the collision suffered casualties. The 21-year-old male driver of the van was pronounced deceased at the scene, while his 38-year-old male passenger was hospitalized with serious injuries.
The authorities have launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
The Special Investigations Unit of the province probing the details of the collision with a team of investigators and reconstructionists dedicated to unraveling the sequence of events.
Consulate General of India in Toronto has assured the bereaved family of all possible assistance and remains in close contact with Canadian authorities.
