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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.

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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.

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

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

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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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