‘Chain reaction’ crash with 4 transport trucks closes part of Highway 401, Brampton driver charged: police

Police have charged a Brampton trucker with careless driving following a multi-vehicle pile-up that snarled traffic on a busy Ontario highway.

The crash happened on Friday shortly before 8 a.m. in a construction zone on eastbound Highway 401 in Thames Centre, approximately 16 kilometres east of London.

Police say multiple transport vehicles were involved in the “chain reaction” collision, leading to a closed lane on the 401 for around an hour and a half.

Four trucks collided in the pile-up but no injuries were reported, police said.

A 51-year-old driver from Brampton was charged with careless driving in relation to the crash. Police have not released the identity of the accused.

Police said the lane has since reopened.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact the OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips may also be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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