Massive Snow Squall Causes 100-Car Pileup In Toronto

A Canadian highway was shut down on Thursday after sudden, fierce winter weather caused a multi-car collision.

A huge snow squall struck the outskirts of Toronto this morning, making for a dangerous morning commute.

The weather change was sudden and led to limited visibility.

White out conditions in orangeville, making the morning commute almost impossible @CP24 #snowsquall

It was blamed for a near 100-car pileup on a highway north of Toronto.

Here's the front of the pileup on Highway 400, as seen from our chopper. 96 vehicles involved.

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Sgt. Woodford: "A lot of people are still being looked at by EMS with cuts and bruises." http://t.co/4QA6ZWXkcw

No major injuries were reported, according to the Toronto Star.

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