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Truck driver charged after Highway 401 crash in North York closes eastbound lanes

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Truck driver charged after Highway 401 crash in North York closes eastbound lanes
WATCH ABOVE: OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said a transport truck slammed into the back of another truck that had slowed due to an earlier collision – Aug 26, 2019

A truck driver is facing charges after a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in North York Monday morning.

OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said the crash took place in the eastbound lanes near Leslie Street.

Schmidt said a transport truck slammed into the back of another truck that had slowed due to an earlier collision.

He said three vehicles were involved – the two transport trucks and another vehicle.

Schmidt said the truck driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries. He’s been charged with careless driving.

No serious injuries were reported.

All lanes were reopened just after 10 a.m.

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