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Another tractor-trailer collides with barrier on Hwy. 401 near Hwy. 8

The driver escaped with minor injuries. OPP

For the second time in less than a week, a tractor-trailer has been involved in a collision on Hwy. 401 near the Hwy. 8 interchange.

On Sunday morning, the OPP said a westbound tractor-trailer rammed into a barrier approaching the off-ramp to Hwy. 8.

READ MORE: Tractor-trailer crash causes massive delays on Hwy. 401 in Cambridge

The OPP said the driver suffered minor injuries in the collision, which closed two lanes on Highway 401, as well as the exit ramp to Hwy. 8.

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At around 4:45 p.m., the OPP announced that the ramp to Hwy. 8 would be reopening shortly.

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OPP Const. Lauren Ball said said police are still investigating the cause of the collision.

Early Wednesday morning, a tractor-trailor headed eastbound slammed into a median on Highway 401 just east of Highway 8.

The driver in Wednesday’s crash was charged with reckless driving.

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