[ad_1]HamiltonOntario Provincial Police reported that all westbound lanes of the Queen Elizabeth Way, just beyond Guelph Line, were shut down following a crash that left five individuals hospitalized this afternoon. By around 6:44 p. m., police announced that the lanes had been reopened.Police indicate afternoon incident involved a sedan and utility truckJustin Chandler · Ontario Chronicle · Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:46 PM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour agoListen to this article Estimated 1 minute The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Drone images from 2025 show traffic on the Queen Elizabeth Way between Hamilton and Toronto. A collision Tuesday resulted in all lanes being closed for several hours near Guelph Line in Burlington, Ont., OPP reported. (Patrick Morrell/CBC)A serious accident sent five people to the hospital this afternoon, according to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), on the Queen Elizabeth Way just past Guelph Line in Burlington.Lanes were blocked for several hours during the afternoon, but OPP stated that they reopened around 6:44 p. m.The collision involved a sedan and a utility truck at approximately 12:45 p. m., police said.Two passengers in the sedan sustained serious injuries, while two others suffered minor injuries. The driver of the truck also had minor injuries, according to police.The OPP traffic support unit is currently investigating, police noted.ABOUT THE AUTHORJustin Chandler is an Ontario Chronicle reporter based in Hamilton. He covers various stories from places such as picket lines, courtrooms, council meetings and research labs. Justin has a keen interest in how public policy impacts individuals and enjoys quirky human-interest pieces. Before joining CBC Hamilton, he worked for TVO and contributed to multiple CBC teams and programs. He co-hosted Radio Free Krypton on Met Radio.Corrections and clarifications·Submit a news tip·Report error[ad_2]Source link
