“Major Collision Causes Traffic Chaos on Hwy 401”

Rush hour traffic congestion has occurred on Highway 401 close to Highway 8 in Cambridge following a three-vehicle collision, leading authorities to advise drivers to steer clear of the area. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Sgt. Kerry Schmidt reported the closure of all eastbound lanes on that stretch of Highway 401. Sgt. Schmidt mentioned in a video shared on X that the incident involved three vehicles, including a overturned dump truck, necessitating extensive cleanup efforts. Emergency services transported two individuals to the hospital, one with minor injuries and the other with serious injuries. Sgt. Schmidt anticipated that the cleanup process might span several hours.