Two women have died following a two-vehicle collision in Brampton on Friday afternoon.

The crash happened at the intersection of Dixie Road and Queen Street at about 1:24 p.m, Peel Police said in a social media post.

Police said the two drivers were initially transported to a local hospital. In an update, police said both women were later pronounced dead in hospital.

A Major Collision Bureau officer is attending the scene.

The intersection is closed in all directions and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.

No further information is available. Updates to come.