Three people have been seriously injured, two critically, following a two-vehicle crash in Markham.

Police in York Region say the crash occurred at Major Mackenzie Drive and McCowan Road just before 5 p.m. Friday.

Police said the 42-year-old driver of one vehicle was taken to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries, while a young woman suffered serious injuries.

A young male from the second vehicle was taken to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the second vehicle, a woman, was treated for minor injuries.

The circumstances surrounding the crash are currently under investigation.