OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt says a tow truck operator has been injured while removing a transport truck in the ditch in Milton near Highway 401 and Guelph Line.
Halton Region Paramedic Services says it took a middle-aged male patient with upper body injuries to hospital in serious condition. Ornge air ambulance then transported the patient to St. Michael’s Hospital.
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The transport truck was travelling eastbound on the 401 when it rolled over. As a result of that incident, the driver has been charged with careless driving.
The tow truck operator was injured during the cleanup, but how that occurred is not clear at this time.
The Ministry of Labour has been called to the scene to investigate.
All lanes of the 401 have been re-opened.