Tractor-trailer collision, fuel spill closes part of Highway 6 in Flamborough

A tractor-trailer collision and diesel fuel spill has closed part of Highway 6 in Flamborough.

All lanes in both directions are closed between Concession 11 East and Freelton Road for clean-up and roadwork.

Ontario Provincial Police say the tractor-trailer carrying steel was travelling northbound on Highway 6 near Concession 12 East and struck a construction barrier, blocking the northbound lanes.

It then crossed all lanes striking the barrier on the other side of the highway, resulting in a diesel spill into the ditch and a full closure the highway in both directions.

The collision happened shortly after 3:30 a.m. and was in an area of lane reductions (one northbound, two southbound) due to ongoing highway maintenance.

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OPP say that charges are pending. No injuries were reported.

“Reduce your speed and pay attention in construction zones,” reads a statement from OPP.

Police say the closure is expected to last until 3 p.m.

Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact Burlington OPP at 905-681-2511 or the Provincial Communications Centre at 1-888-310-1122.