Car trapped under transport truck closes Hwy. 401 lanes on Mississauga border

Emergency responders are on scene near the border of Mississauga and Toronto after a car was pinned under a transport truck.

According to the OPP, a transport truck and a passenger car collided on Hwy. 401 just past the Renforth Dr. exit near Pearson Airport.

The car has been pinned under the truck’s trailer. Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services, Toronto Fire, Peel Paramedics and Toronto Paramedic Service are all one the scene, working to extricate an occupant trapped under the truck.

The @Toronto_Fire, @MississaugaFES @Peel_Paramedics and @TorontoMedics on scene of an occupant needing to be extricated after their car was wedged under a transport truck at the 401 and Renfoth Dr this evening. Expect delays as @OPP_HSD investigate #Toronto #hwy401 pic.twitter.com/7stbxbafKy

— Kyle.Taylor (@livingbyyyz) March 29, 2023

Toronto Fire confirmed one person had been removed from the car as of 7:40 p.m. However, they shared no identifying information about the person. The extent of their injuries remains unknown as yet.

UPDATE: HWY 401 E/B collectors are closed east of Dixie Rd. All traffic is being diverted to the express lanes which are moving slowly. Cleanup has begun but the closure is expected to remain until at least 10:30 pm. Media inquiries can call Sgt Ted Dongelmans 416-428-8621 ^TD

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) March 29, 2023

The OPP Highway Safety Division is investigating the crash and has closed down the collector lanes on Hwy. 401 from Dixon Rd. to the east.

All eastbound traffic has been diverted to the parallel express lanes and is moving slowly due to the volume. Clean up is underway. However, the OPP expects the lanes to be closed until at least 10:30 p.m.