A massive pileup involving at least 50 vehicles on Highway 401 has forced the closure of the eastbound lanes near Woodstock, Ont., while police investigate.
A 20-kilometre stretch of Highway 401 is expected to be closed for several hours between Foldens Line and Mill Street.A 20-kilometre stretch of Highway 401 is expected to be closed for several hours between Foldens Line and Mill Street. (Jennifer McGuire/CBC)A stretch of highway — between Foldens Line and Mill Street — is expected to be closed for several hours during the investigation.The Canadian Press reports that a wheel flew off a tractor-trailer, slamming into a car during a snow squall conditions.Const. Lisa Narancsik said several several motorists had minor injuries.
The Ontario Provincial Police's Greater Toronto Area traffic Twitter account posted a message saying that Highway 401 westbound at Drumbo Road is also closed due to severe weather conditions.
With files from The Canadian Press