Snow, icy roads cause dozens of collisions on Hwy. 401 through Mississauga
Posted Jan 7, 2025 08:36:45 AM.
Last Updated Jan 7, 2025 10:48:16 AM.
Early morning commuters were slipping and sliding through Mississauga on Highway 401 on Tuesday.
Dozens of vehicles, including several transport trucks, were involved in a flurry of collisions on Highway 401 in both directions between the Winston Churchill Boulevard exit and the Dixie Road exit through Mississauga from around 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said a band of snow passed through the area at around 6 a.m. leading to hazardous road surfaces and a surprise for morning commuters.
“Sometimes it’s just that little bit of weather that can really change the driving conditions,” he said in a post on X. “Always be aware of road conditions, weather conditions. Drive accordingly.”
According to the OPP, no serious injuries were reported as a result of the collisions.
The police service is working on removing all disabled vehicles from the roadway and reopening all lanes through that stretch of highway.
