One person has died following a single-vehicle collision involving a garbage truck on Highway 401 in Pickering, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) confirmed. The crash occurred on the westbound lanes near Brock Road, causing significant delays for commuters during the evening rush hour.
Details of the Incident
Emergency crews responded to the scene shortly after the collision was reported. The driver of the garbage truck was pronounced dead at the scene. No other vehicles were involved, and the cause of the crash is under investigation. OPP have not released the identity of the deceased pending notification of next of kin.
Traffic Impact
The westbound lanes of Highway 401 were shut down for several hours as police conducted their investigation and cleared the wreckage. Traffic was diverted to local roads, leading to extensive delays throughout the area. Commuters were advised to seek alternate routes or expect significant delays.
OPP are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident to come forward. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
