Crash on Highway 407 in Burlington Sends Three to Hospital

[ad_1]HamiltonA collision involving two vehicles caused the westbound ramp of Highway 407 to the QEW and Plains Road in Burlington, Ont., to be closed for several hours on Monday, according to police. One person involved in the crash suffered "possibly life-altering" injuries, they reported.Police described the morning crash as 'serious'Justin Chandler · Ontario Chronicle · Posted: Jun 22, 2026 11:15 AM EDT | Last Updated: June 22Listen 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.A file photo shows an Ontario Provincial Police cruiser in 2019. The OPP stated that a "serious" crash on June 22 led to the closure of the Highway 407 westbound ramp to Plains Road in Burlington, Ont. (Andrew Lahodynskyj/The Canadian Press)A "serious" two-vehicle collision resulted in three individuals being taken to hospital and temporarily shut down the Highway 407 westbound ramp towards the QEW and Plains Road in Burlington, Ont., on Monday, according to police. The Ontario Provincial Police shared details about the accident on social media around 10:30 a. m. By approximately 11:45 a. m., the Highway Safety Division released a video update noting that one of those involved had sustained "possibly life-altering" injuries. Authorities indicated that the exit from Highway 407 reopened at around 3 p. m. This incident occurred at approximately 7:45 a. m., said Const. Rob Tihor during the video update. He mentioned that investigators are looking into various factors surrounding the crash, including possible "lack of seatbelt use." Police previously warned drivers about potential delays in that area and advised them to seek alternate routes.ABOUT THE AUTHORJustin Chandler is an Ontario Chronicle reporter based in Hamilton. He reports on various stories from locations such as picket lines, courtrooms, city council meetings, and research labs. Justin has a keen interest in how public policy impacts individuals and enjoys sharing unique human-interest stories. Before joining CBC Hamilton, he worked for TVO and contributed to several CBC teams and programs. He also co-hosted Radio Free Krypton on Met Radio.Corrections and clarifications·Submit a news tip·Report error[ad_2]Source link

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