Flipped transport truck causes fuel leak on Hwy 403 near Brantford, Ont.

All eastbound lanes on Highway 403 near Brantford, Ont. are closed after a transport truck went over a guardrail and flipped on its side, causing a fuel leak.

Brant County Ontario Provincial Police have closed the area between Middle Townline and Rest Acres roads and are asking people to avoid the area.

Officers say the accident happened at around 6:40 a.m. Friday morning.

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