Peel Paramedics say a multi-vehicle crash on the 403 has left one person dead and 5 others hospitalized with serious injuries.

Just before 6:15 this morning, Peel emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 403 in the westbound lanes at Winston Churchill Blvd.

It appears at least 4 vehicles were involved in the crash. Reports suggest this was originally a minor crash when another car smashed into the scene and hit the vehicle and the tow truck.

The OPP closed highway 403 between Erin Mills Parkway and Highway 407 for almost 5 hours for the investigation.

No word yet on the cause of the crash, but the roads had a blanket of snow covering them at the time.