Tractor-trailer crash leads to spill, highway ramp closures in Mississauga

Emergency crews are on the scene after a tractor-trailer crash on Thursday morning led to a spill near Highway 401 in the northwest end of Mississauga.

Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services officials said in a post to social media the incident took place near Highway 401 and Winston Churchill Boulevard.

They released few details, saying only that on- and off-ramps at the busy highway interchange are closed until further notice.

Fire officials said two tanks are leaking as a result of the crash. They didn’t specify what liquids are involved.

A regional spills team and Ontario’s Environment Ministry have been notified and are reportedly en route to the scene.

Driver of passenger vehicle charged with careless driving after two vehicle collision #Hwy401/Winston Churchill. NB Winston ramp to Hwy 401 EB closed for cleanup. #MississaugaOPP ^ks pic.twitter.com/T9JGVF2XFj

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) December 5, 2024