Crash closes Toronto-bound QEW at Burlington Skyway; driver charged
Posted Aug 1, 2014 04:34:09 AM.
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The OPP says a 34-year-old man is facing an impaired driving charge after a crash that’s closed all lanes of the Toronto-bound QEW at the top of the Burlington Skyway — potentially for several days.
Witnesses said they watched in disbelief as a dump truck crashed into scaffolding on the bridge in a construction zone around 3:30 p.m., creating a traffic nightmare that could extend well into the weekend.
“I couldn’t believe what I was seeing, and then I heard other truckers honking but the guy kept going, he actually was going faster. It was so surreal,” said Robert Grimme. “I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. And the next thing you know, ‘Bang!’ ”
In a tweet, Burlington mayor Rick Goldring said the closure could be lengthy.
The driver had minor injuries. His name hasn’t been released.
“As a result of the collision, the bridge structure sustained significant damage,” the OPP said in a release. “Three other vehicles, a transport truck and two cars were also damaged subsequent to the initial collision.”
A heavy tow truck was at the scene and the Ministry of Transportation and engineers have been called in to gauge the amount of damage.
