1 dead and 195,000 without power as strong winds hit Ontario

1 dead and 195,000 without power as strong winds hit Ontario
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Strong winds have been wreaking havoc in the Greater Toronto Area since the start of Friday afternoon (CBC)

Strong winds have been wreaking havoc in the Greater Toronto Area since the start of Friday afternoon (CBC)

One man is dead, and 195,000 other residents are without power as strong winds continue to wreak havoc in southern and central Ontario.

Halton Regional Police say a tree fell on two men working to clear trees near Mississauga, one was pronounced dead at the scene.

The other man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Canada’s busiest airport, Toronto Pearson International, has temporarily suspended all flight operations — most likely impacting flight schedules across the country.

Environment Canada says wind gusts of up to 110 km/h have been observed, as a cold front moves across the province.

A tree narrowly missed a school bus in Mississauga, one of many close calls for Greater Toronto Area residents.

A tree narrowly missed a school bus in Mississauga Friday. (Peel Regional Police/Twitter)

A tree narrowly missed a school bus in Mississauga Friday. (Peel Regional Police/Twitter)

A thunderstorm warning was also been issued for Toronto on Friday afternoon, but has since ended.

Environment Canada says the winds will diminish Friday evening, as a high-pressure ridge moves in.

With files from The Canadian Press and CBC

 

 

 

 

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