(Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Twp, ON.) At approximately 10:35 pm on Wednesday April 30, 2014 officers from the Grenville County OPP – Prescott Detachment responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on the 401 Hwy eastbound approx. 5 km west of Cardinal Ontario.
A Tractor trailer was traveling eastbound on the 401 Hwy. when attempting to avoid a deer hit the shoulder of the road and was pulled into the median. The tractor stayed upright however the trailers flipped onto their sides. Two trailers were carrying petroleum.
Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Transportation, Edwardsbrugh/Cardinal Fire and Drain All attended and remain on scene.
Both east and west bound traffic is closed between exit 730 (Cardinal) and 721(b), (Johnstown) while tankers are drained and removed.
Highway expected to open later this afternoon.
Update when available.