Part of 401 Closed in Mississauga After Propane Tanks Fell From Transport Truck

Part of the 401 is currently closed in Mississauga due to propane tanks falling from a transport truck.

According to Sgt. Kerry Schmidt, a whole section of empty, brand new, propane tanks fell off a trailer on the 401.

As a result, all eastbound lanes of the 401 at Mississauga Road are closed.

Heavy tows are on scene, and workers are working to secure the tanks.

#Hwy401 EB closed at Mississauga Rd after propane tanks fell from a transport truck #InsecureLoad https://t.co/Gztm6evkF1

— Sgt Kerry Schmidt (@OPP_HSD) July 16, 2019

It is expected that the lanes will be blocked for another hour.

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Drivers have been advised to use alternate routes.

Schmidt noted that he expects that the driver will be charged with some sort of insecure load charge.

UPDATE:

CLEARED: #Hwy401 EB at Mississauga Rd – All lanes are OPEN. ^ag

— OPP GTA Traffic (@OPP_GTATraffic) July 16, 2019

Photo is courtesy of Sgt. Kerry Schmidt.