The westbound express lanes of Highway 401 are closed at Whites Road near Pickering east of Toronto after a tractor-trailer hauling fish caught fire early Thursday morning.
Ontario Provincial Police say the single-vehicle crash happened around 4 a.m..
Images from the scene show the back-end of the vehicle engulfed in flames as fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze.
READ MORE: Vehicle flips over after colliding with Toronto police cruiser on Hwy. 401
Police say the driver made it out safely and no other vehicles were involved.
The fire was put out shortly after 5 a.m. but crews remain on scene to clear the debris.
Get daily National news
OPP say the driver of the tractor-trailer has been charged with careless driving.
Police say they hope to have the cleanup of the westbound express lanes complete by 1 p.m..
- Poll suggests PQ referendum pledge cost party majority as Alberta vote fuels sovereignty debate
- Danielle Smith calls for unity after separatism rejected in Alberta referendum
- Championship trophy forgotten by Saskatoon Hilltops to be handed to Regina Thunder
- CFB Wainwright fire victim ‘always there’ for anyone who needed him: family
-
![]()
CFB Wainwright tragedy: CAF knew of nearby grass fire, but didn’t consider it a threat -
![]()
Alberta referendum: Elections official questioned about delays in opening voting locations -
![]()
CFB Wainwright: Hometown of soldier killed in incident reacts to loss -
![]()
Former military commander weighs in on Wainwright tragedy
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.