Driver charged in multi-vehicle crash on Hwy. 401 that injured 6
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) says a driver from Toronto has been charged following a multi-vehicle crash on the westbound portion of Highway 401 that injured six people.
OPP officers were notified of a crash involving several cars at around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the collector lanes just west of Avenue Road.
Six people were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
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Provincial police say the cause of the crash is still being investigated, but authorities have charged a 39-year-old man with driving while prohibited and careless driving. His vehicle has been impounded for 45 days, and he’s set to appear in court at a later date.
Collector lanes and ramps from Avenue Road to Hwy. 401 were closed for several hours during the investigation but have since reopened to motorists.
COLLISION / ROAD CLOSURE:
– Collector lanes #Hwy401WB west of Avenue Rd #Toronto are closed due to a 3 vehicle collision that occurred at 11:30 pm. Ramps from Avenue Rd to Hwy 401 WB also closed.
= Hwy 401 WB express lanes also closed due to construction.
– 6 people transported… pic.twitter.com/pGOtZGqR72
