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Early Morning Crash Closes Section Of Hwy 401

Provincial police continue to investigate following a single-vehicle collision that shut down a section of the 401 through Chatham-Kent.

Emergency crews responded to the westbound 401 near Duart Road just before 3 o’clock this morning and say a tractor trailer was blocking both lanes.

The driver, who was the lone occupant of the transport, was uninjured.
A section of the highway was closed as the investigation continued and the vehicle was removed from the road.

No word yet on whether any charges will be laid.

Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or have dashcam footage to contact the OPP or Elgin Crime Stoppers.