Hamilton A 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. Estimated 1 minute
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.
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