Major Delays Caused After Transport Truck Rolls into Ditch in Milton

Drivers should be aware of a highway incident causing delays this evening in Milton.

Officers are on scene for a transport truck rollover on Highway 401 eastbound, west of Trafalgar.

Drivers should be aware of a highway incident causing delays this evening in Milton.

Officers are on scene for a transport truck rollover on Highway 401 eastbound, west of Trafalgar.

According to OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt, a car lost control due to slippery conditions and tapped the side of the truck, causing the truck to also lose control and end up in the ditch.

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“Fortunately no serious injuries to the driver of the truck or the 25 year old man from Mississauga in the car,” Schmidt says.

The truck was reportedly loaded with fruits and vegetables.

The 401 is down to one lane as crews remain on scene.

Residents are asked to take alternate routes and avoid the scene.

Photo courtesy of Sgt. Kerry Schmidt @OPP_HSD

Car loses control in winter weather…taps a transport which ends up in the ditch. #SeeSnowGoSlow https://t.co/zd3TWRDHFU

— Sgt Kerry Schmidt (@OPP_HSD) January 20, 2019