Crash in Burlington closes Toronto-bound on-ramp to 403 and 407

A crash involving a fuel truck in Burlington has closed down part of a major highway artery that connects commuters with the 403 and 407.

As of 12:45 p.m., the highway remains closed while crews work to remove the vehicles involved and clean up a large diesel spill that coated the road.

No one was injured during the collision.

Provincial police say the initial crash occurred between a pickup truck and commercial sometime around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.

“As a result of this two-car crash, the pickup truck lost control, ended up going into the side of the fuel saddle-tank, rupturing fuel and it spilt all over the highway,” OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said in an update.

He adds that they’re hoping that cleanup is finished and the ramp is reopened sometime before 2 p.m.

Collision/Ramp closure: #QEW Toronto bound ramp to Hwy403/407 is blocked after a 2 vehicle collision resulting in a diesel spill. No injures, cleanup ongoing.
Expect to have the ramp reopened before 2pm. #BurlingtonOPP ^ks pic.twitter.com/njz67WvEON

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) March 20, 2024

Police have referred to the incident on social media as a collision but have not yet indicated its cause.

There is currently no word on whether or not anyone has injured. CHCH News has reached out for more information.

This story is developing. Check back for more.

COLLISION: The on-ramp at Fairview St to the QEW & one lane on the QEW to Hwy 407/Hwy 403 in #Burlington is closed due to a motor vehicle collision. #OPP on scene. ^lh pic.twitter.com/Z16ytCF9O3

— OPP GTA Traffic (@OPP_GTATraffic) March 20, 2024