Highway Chaos Near Guelph Ends After Major Collision

A dramatic turn of events unfolded on the westbound lanes of Highway 401 near Guelph, as the road has now reopened following a serious collision involving a commercial vehicle that left one individual with severe injuries.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported that emergency crews had to extricate a person trapped inside a rolled-over commercial vehicle. This unfortunate individual was swiftly transported to a hospital with potentially life-altering injuries.

Eyewitness accounts reveal that the tractor-trailer veered off into a ditch, leading to significant disruptions on the highway.

In response to the incident, the OPP's Technical Collision Investigation team was dispatched to analyze the scene thoroughly.

After a prolonged closure at Highway 6 for comprehensive investigations, most westbound lanes of Highway 401 have now reopened, along with the ramp from Highway 6 to westbound 401, offering a much-anticipated relief to weary travelers.