Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege yesterday, just before 3 p.m. police responded to a collision involving a dump truck and tractor trailer in the area of Communication Road and Horton Line.
As a result of the collision the transport dumped a load of sand onto the highway.
There were no serious injuries, but the road was closed for a few hours to allow for cleanup of the highway.
Total damage was estimated at $75,000.
The collision remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Rob Herder at robh@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #8676.
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