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Collision on Highway 401 Eastbound Near Union Road
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Collision Details
A two-vehicle crash involving a straight truck and a transport truck occurred on the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 east of Union Road. Emergency crews were dispatched before 2 p.m. to the scene. Both occupants of the straight truck were extracted from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries, while the driver of the transport truck suffered minor injuries, according to the London Fire Department and police reports.
Emergency Response and Injuries
The London Fire Department confirmed that firefighters extricated the straight-truck occupants and provided on-site medical assessment. Paramedics evaluated the transport-truck driver at the scene and determined the injuries to be minor. The fire department’s officials emphasized that the injuries to the straight-truck occupants were classified as serious.
Road Closure and Reopening
Police reported that the eastbound lanes were closed to allow crews to clear the wreckage and conduct safety inspections. The highway remained shut for approximately one hour and fifteen minutes, with traffic resuming around 3:15 p.m. after the roadway was cleared and deemed safe for travel.
Traffic Impact
The temporary closure disrupted eastbound traffic flow on one of Canada’s busiest corridors. Drivers were redirected to alternate routes while the incident was being managed, and normal traffic conditions returned once the highway reopened. No further incidents were reported in the immediate aftermath.