OPP INVESTIGATE A MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION
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(CHATHAM KENT, ON) Two people were injured after two transport trucks collide on Highway 401 near the Orford Road exit.
On Monday, March 9, 2026, at approximately 6:15 am, Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chatham Kent Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 401 in the westbound lanes.
The drivers from both vehicles were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
The Ministry of the Environment attended because of a significant diesel spill.
As a result of the investigation, a 52-year-old from Ingersoll was charged with Careless driving contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.
The highway was closed for several hours to complete the investigation and clean up the rodway.