A collision involving two transport trucks shut down the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 at an on-ramp in Cambridge, Ontario, early on March 17, 2026. The crash occurred amid icy road conditions, causing significant travel disruptions for local commuters and long-haul drivers.
Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police Highway Safety Division responded to the scene to manage traffic and investigate the cause of the collision. The incident resulted in a full closure of the eastbound lanes and the on-ramp for several hours while emergency crews worked to clear the wreckage.
By early morning, the transport trucks had been removed, and the highway was fully reopened to traffic. Police are continuing to look into the specific circumstances of the accident, though poor weather and road conditions are believed to have played a role.
Authorities reminded drivers to exercise caution on this stretch of Highway 401, which is known for high volumes of heavy truck traffic, especially during periods of inclement weather. No fatalities were reported in this specific incident.
