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‘Driver lucky to be alive’ after crash on Highway 401 in Mississauga

Police said the crash happened in the westbound collector lanes. Twitter / @OPP_HSD

Ontario Provincial Police say a driver is “lucky to be alive” after a crash on Highway 401 in Mississauga.

In a tweet, OPP shared a photo of a mangled car after it crashed into the back of a transport truck in the area of Highway 401 and Mavis Road.

Police said the transport truck was stopped for traffic congestion ahead when the crash happened.

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The driver of the car, a 40-year-old man, somehow survived and was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Police said the truck driver was not injured.

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