Cornwall Ontario – Special thanks to CFN viewer Kris MacDonald who sent in the two picks for mess on the 401.

Traffic has been diverted to highway 2 as the 401 Westbound is blocked.

If you see news happen email your videos or photos to info@cornwallfreenews.com.

We’ll update as more information becomes available.

OPP UPDATE 2:43 PM

OPP UPDATE 4:47 PM

401 DETOURED DUE TO LUMBER SPILL IN SOUTH GLENGARRY

 

(South Glengarry) – On August 29, 2017 at approximately 12:30PM members of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single commercial tractor trailer hauling lumber that lost its load on Highway 401westbound near Mile marker 814 in South Glengarry Township.

The driver of the transport sustained minor injuries and no other vehicles were involved.

Highway 401 westbound is closed and a detour is set up for traffic during the cleanup of the lumber. The Highway 401 westbound lanes are expected to be re-opened at approximately 5:00pm.

The SD&G OPP officers are continuing with their investigation and charges may be pending.

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