Transport truck crashes into frozen swamp off Highway 401 in Burlington

A transport truck crashed into a frozen swamp off Highway 401 in Burlington last night.

The driver lost control in the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 before Guelph Line around 8:30 p.m. yesterday (Jan. 22), OPP said on X.

The transport truck “jumped the snowbank” and travelled about 100 metres in the ditch. It then struck trees coming to a stop in a frozen swamp, police said.

The driver sustained minor injuries, police said.

The right eastbound lane was closed for several hours for the crash clean-up.

Around 2:30 a.m. police said they were making progress in removing the transport truck.

And by 5:40 a.m., the transport truck had been removed. All lanes of the highway are now open.

Collision #HWY401 EB – Guelph line. 8:30 pm, the driver of this truck lost control, jumped the snowbank traveling 100 meters, then strikes trees in the frozen swamp. Minor injuries to report. Right lane closed. Updates to follow. #MississaugaOPP ^td pic.twitter.com/8SIuvpAo7x

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) January 23, 2024

Update #3 Final. All lanes re-opened at 05:40 am. The transport truck has been cleared. Thank you for your patience. #DriveSafe ^td pic.twitter.com/0IAzdzPit4

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) January 23, 2024