OPP officials allege: Two people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after two transport trucks collided on Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent earlier this week.
Ontario Provincial Police, along with Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Medical Services, responded to the two-vehicle collision in the westbound lanes near the Orford Road exit at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Monday, March 9.
Police said the drivers of both vehicles were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
The Ministry of the Environment attended the scene due to a significant diesel spill caused by the crash.
Following the investigation, a 52-year-old from Ingersoll was charged with careless driving under the Highway Traffic Act.
Highway 401 was closed for several hours while emergency crews conducted the investigation and cleared the roadway.
Anyone with information regarding the incident can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where they may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
