skip to main content

Truck carrying chickens crashes on Hwy. 401 in Milton; road closures near James Snow Parkway

Chickens were seen roaming around on Highway 401 in Milton early Wednesday morning after a tractor trailer carrying the birds collided with another vehicle. Catalina Gillies has the details.

By Patricia D'Cunha

Posted July 10, 2024 7:27 am.

Last Updated July 10, 2024 3:08 pm.

Police say charges are pending after a truck carrying live chickens collided with another vehicle and crashed into a median on Highway 401 west of James Snow Parkway in Milton.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were called to the area just after 6 a.m. on Wednesday.

The crash happened in the eastbound lanes of the 401, leading to the truck spilling its load. Police say some chickens died due to the impact of the crash, while live ones were seen roaming the highway.

It is not yet known how many chickens were in the truck at the time.

The truck driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The crash happened amid downpours in the GTA and police believe rain was a factor in the crash.

Some chickens have died after a truck carrying the birds collided with another vehicle and crashed into a median on Highway 401 west of James Snow Parkway in Milton. Photo: Bertram Dandy/CityNews.

The HOV lanes are closed on both sides of the highway near James Snow Parkway. The left lane was also closed on the eastbound 401 but reopened around 8 a.m.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 680 NEWSRADIO TORONTO’S LIVE TRAFFIC UPDATES!

Submit a Correction

Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Hurricane Milton plows across Florida, pounding cities and whipping up tornadoes

Hurricane Milton plows across Florida, pounding cities and whipping up tornadoes

Hurricane Milton barreled into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after plowing across Florida, pounding cities with ferocious winds and rain, and whipping up a barrage of tornadoes. It caused at least four...

20m ago

Truck driver has licence suspended after rollover, spill on eastbound Hwy. 407

Truck driver has licence suspended after rollover, spill on eastbound Hwy. 407

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said a truck driver is lucky to have avoided serious injury following a single-vehicle rollover crash on eastbound Highway 407. OPP responded to the section of highway...

44m ago

Oakville doctor with history of misconduct allegations facing new sexual assault charge

Oakville doctor with history of misconduct allegations facing new sexual assault charge

A doctor working out of a clinic in Oakville is facing a new sexual assault charge allegedly involving a female patient. The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) said 64-year-old Dr. Clarence Clottey...

5m ago

What's open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday in Toronto

What's open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday in Toronto

It's the last long weekend before Christmas (for those counting down to the festive season). For those of us staying in town for the Thanksgiving holiday, remember that while some businesses are open on...

4h ago

Top Stories

Hurricane Milton plows across Florida, pounding cities and whipping up tornadoes

Hurricane Milton plows across Florida, pounding cities and whipping up tornadoes

Hurricane Milton barreled into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after plowing across Florida, pounding cities with ferocious winds and rain, and whipping up a barrage of tornadoes. It caused at least four...

20m ago

Truck driver has licence suspended after rollover, spill on eastbound Hwy. 407

Truck driver has licence suspended after rollover, spill on eastbound Hwy. 407

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said a truck driver is lucky to have avoided serious injury following a single-vehicle rollover crash on eastbound Highway 407. OPP responded to the section of highway...

44m ago

Oakville doctor with history of misconduct allegations facing new sexual assault charge

Oakville doctor with history of misconduct allegations facing new sexual assault charge

A doctor working out of a clinic in Oakville is facing a new sexual assault charge allegedly involving a female patient. The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) said 64-year-old Dr. Clarence Clottey...

5m ago

What's open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday in Toronto

What's open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday in Toronto

It's the last long weekend before Christmas (for those counting down to the festive season). For those of us staying in town for the Thanksgiving holiday, remember that while some businesses are open on...

4h ago

Most Watched Today

Dozens of daycares consider pulling out of the $10-a-day child care program

Dozens of daycares consider pulling out of the $10-a-day child care program

Upcoming funding changes could see dozens of daycare operators pull out of the National $10-a-day child care program. Shauna Hunt is speaking to a family who just received letters warning their fees could skyrocket in January.

14h ago

Toronto City Council fights over the future of Billy Bishop airport as safety deadline approaches.

Toronto City Council fights over the future of Billy Bishop airport as safety deadline approaches.

City Council has approved extending the lease at Billy Bishop Airport for at least a dozen more years in order for it to complete necessary runway safety extensions... but the term is not as long as the airport wanted.

14h ago

Ontario Line construction plans renew congestion concerns in Liberty Village

Ontario Line construction plans renew congestion concerns in Liberty Village

Just as the traffic woes in Liberty Village have begun to ease, a proposed plan by Metrolinx to drive up to 400 dump trucks through the area to support Ontario Line construction is threatening to derail any progress. Dilshad Burman reports.

13h ago

'This is it': Hurricane Milton set to make landfall in Florida

'This is it': Hurricane Milton set to make landfall in Florida

Officials say the time to evacuate from Florida's Gulf Coast has come and gone. Leigh Waldman is in Tampa, where the life-threatening Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall.

13h ago

Fans excited as Leafs open brand new season

Will this be the year? That's the question long-suffering Maple Leafs fans are asking as the boys in blue and white hit the ice in Montreal to kick off a brand new season. Caryn Ceolin is talking to fans ahead of game one.

22h ago