Wrong-way driver causes head-on crash on Hwy. 401 at Mississauga and Milton border

A wrong-way driver caused a head-on crash on Hwy. 401 this morning.

The crash happened on Hwy. 401 westbound near Hwy. 407 in Halton Region on Friday (Nov. 4) morning, according to a tweet from the OPP.

Police say a driver was travelling the wrong way on the highway causing a crash. Then, seconds later a transport truck drove into the crash scene.

The transport driver swerved to avoid a crash and hit a barrier.

The wrong-way driver faces careless driving charges.

There was no word on injuries. Police thanked witnesses for their help.

Worng way vehicle caused a Head-On crash on #HWY401 WB near #HWY407 this morning. Seconds later a transport truck enters the crash scene, swerves to avoid crash & strikes the barrier. Wrong way driver charged: Careless driving. #Thankyouwitnesses for helping #MississaugaOPP ^td pic.twitter.com/Ok9PpEoF4N

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) November 4, 2022