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

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Published November 4, 2022 at 4:42 pm

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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.

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