Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers say they’ve closed all westbound lanes of Highway 401 at Courtice Road in Oshawa after a multi-vehicle crash that resulted in a diesel spill.
The crash, involving three vehicles, happened at Harmony Road at around 9:12 a.m.
One driver has been taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
One of the vehicles involved was a commercial truck that had spilled diesel across all lanes.
The highway is closed at Courtice Road for a cleanup and is expected to reopen during the afternoon rush, police say.
Collison / Hwy Closed: – #Hwy401 WB at Harmony Rd. #Oshawa – Time: 9:12 a.m.– 3 vehicles involved– One driver transported to hospital with minor injuries.– A CMV (straight truck) spilled diesel across all lanes. – #Hwy401 WB is closed at Courtice Rd. for clean up– Expected… pic.twitter.com/oa5Y3U2lUx