OPP say 'thousands of litres of fuel' spilled on Highway 401, prompting temporary closure
- A fuel tanker rollover occurred on Highway 401 near Tilbury, spilling thousands of liters of fuel into the roadway and a nearby ditch.
- No injuries were reported in the incident, according to Sergeant Ed Sanchuk.
- Westbound Highway 401 will remain closed for cleanup between County Road 42 and Comber Side Road for eight to ten hours.
- The Ministry of Environment and cleanup crews are on-site to address the situation.
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InQuinte.ca | Driver facing multiple charges following a head-on collision Hwy 401
A driver faces multiple charges after they were involved in a serious collision on Highway 401. On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, shortly after 7:00 a.m., members of the Leeds County Detachment of the OPP were dispatched to reports of a head-on, three-vehicle collision near mile marker 652 in the westbound direction. Two of the drivers sustained minor injuries, while the third driver sustained serious injuries. This driver was transported to a regio…
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