The westbound express lanes of the 401 remain closed at the 404 this evening after an earlier truck rollover.
The crash happened shortly before 4pm when a tractor trailer lost control on the ramp form the southbound 404. The truck then rolled onto its side, losing its shipping container and spreading glass across the roadway. Two other vehicles were damaged in the incident.
Police say it was fortunate that nobody was seriously hurt.
The express lanes are expected to remain closed for some times as crews will need to bring in heavy equipment to remove the container and right the vehicle. The 404 south ramp to the 401 westbound express is also closed.
OPP are still trying to determine the cause of the crash.
Traffic is currently being forced into the collector lanes with delays back to Markham Road. Drivers looking for an alternate may want to try either Sheppard or Ellesmere.
UPDATE 24/03/15: OPP have confirmed to local media that the driver of the truck has been charged with careless driving.
Photo by OPP
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