Driver charged in 3-vehicle collision on Hwy. 7 near Peterborough

A driver has been charged in connection with Wednesday’s multi-vehicle collision on Highway 7 near Peterborough.

According to City of Kawartha Lakes OPP, a vehicle made an unsafe turn from Lily Lake Road onto Highway 7 in front of a tractor trailer. The tractor trailer then entered the southbound lane of the highway and struck a third vehicle, police say.

The tractor trailer reportedly overturned and landed on a gas line, which was not damaged, OPP say. However, police note a fuel leak from the tank of the tractor trailer necessitated the presence of the Ministry of the Environment at the scene.

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OPP say five people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The highway was reopened around 2 p.m.

As a result of the investigation, Shaine Screpnek, 22, of Kitchener, Ont., was charged with making an unsafe turn contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

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