Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Accident closes 401 at Summerstown

From AM 1220... Crash Expected To Close Eastbound 401 Near Summerstown Most Of Today

February 18, 2009 — The eastbound lanes of Highway 401 near Summerstown are expected to be closed most of today. Fire fighters are battling a blaze after two transport trucks collided just after 6am this morning. Police say both drivers suffered minor injuries. The O.P.P. say a transport carrying furniture and store products caught fire after colliding with another big rig. Traffic detours are in place as that section of the highway is expected to be closed for a better part of the day.

In addition snow is beginning to fall from Cornwall to Kingston. Road conditions are very changeable. The snow is moving east and should start in Montreal early this afternoon.

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