CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Vehicle Fire Blocking Highway Lanes in Mississauga
Published February 27, 2019 at 11:04 pm
Drivers should be aware of a highway incident causing major delays this afternoon.
At 5:37 p.m., OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt reported a vehicle on fire at Highway 403 eastbound at Highway 10.
Police, Mississauga Fire, and EMS are on scene.
All lanes are blocked as a result and traffic is being diverted by officers.
No injuries to the vehicle’s driver have been reported.
The cause of the fire is currently being investigated.
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At this time, Schmidt says the fire has been mostly put out, but heavy smoke and steam remain a distraction for other drivers.
Residents should avoid the area and take alternate routes.
#Incident #Mississauga #HWY403 EB at #HWY10 / Hurontario Rd, all lanes are blocked due to a Vehicle Fire. #ONHwys pic.twitter.com/TXNdGA4Z7p
— 511Ontario (@511Ontario) February 27, 2019
Car fire #Hwy403 at #Hwy10 https://t.co/JO5kIMSN6V
— Sgt Kerry Schmidt (@OPP_HSD) February 27, 2019
Cover photo and video courtesy of Sgt. Kerry Schmidt @OPP_HSD
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