Ditched Tractor Trailer Causes Issues on 403

Thursday, 20 June 2013 11:10

Drivers headed down Highway 403 can expect delays this afternoon after a tractor trailer slid into the ditch near Paris Road. OPP were called shortly after 3PM, after the truck left the road on the east bound Paris Road ramp to the 403, blocking the entire on ramp and one east bound lane of the highway. The driver was taken to hospital for minor injuries and police are investigating why the truck left the road. OPP are advising drivers on the 403 east bound to expect delays near Paris Road and that Paris Road on ramp to the 403 will be closed for a few hours.

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