24-year-old truck driver critically hurt in Hwy. 401 crash in Mississauga
Posted September 15, 2022 5:52 am.
Last Updated September 15, 2022 12:35 pm.
A crash involving two tractor-trailers has left a young man in life-threatening condition and shut down a portion of Highway 401 in Mississauga on Thursday morning.
The collision occurred in a construction zone in the westbound 401 express lanes near Mavis Road around 2 a.m.
The OPP say one truck rear-ended another and resulted in the front cab of the rear truck being completely crushed and pressed up against the rear-end of the other truck.
Serious collision: #Hwy401 WB express lanes at Mavis Rd. 24 year old driver from Mississauga with critical injuries. Cleanup ongoing. #MississaugaOPP pic.twitter.com/NLkCWgs4ft
— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) September 15, 2022
The OPP say the driver of the rear truck, a 24-year-old man from Mississauga, is in hospital in critical condition. The other driver is in hospital with minor injuries.
The westbound 401 express lanes were closed from west of Hurontario Street to approaching Mississauga Road for most of the morning. The lanes reopened shortly after 10 a.m.
