Transport stuck on hairpin curve north of Brampton; Mississauga driver charged

A transport truck became stuck in a hairpin curve, closing a road in Caledon on Friday.

Officers responded to Forks of The Credit Road for an eastbound commercial motor vehicle that unsuccessfully attempted to maneuver around a tight turn on the scenic road on July 24, the Ontario Provincial Police said.

The truck and trailer became wedged into the guide rail, causing a lengthy road closure for its removal, the OPP said.

The area is a posted no-heavy-truck route.

Police said the Forks of the Credit Road was closed for over two hours to facilitate the safe removal of the truck and trailer.

A 65-year-old driver from Mississauga was charged with disobeying a sign and interfering with traffic. Police did not name the driver.

Caledon OPP remind commercial motor vehicle drivers that many route restrictions in Caledon exist to keep them, their trucks and the roads safe.

“If the GPS says yes, but the sign says no — trust the sign,” the OPP said.

Photos: OPP