Chatham-Kent OPP investigate an accident blocking the eastbound lanes of Hwy 401, November 3, 2015. (Photo courtesy Cory Cowan/Twitter)Chatham-Kent OPP investigate an accident blocking the eastbound lanes of Hwy 401, November 3, 2015. (Photo courtesy Cory Cowan/Twitter)
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Trucker Charged In Rollover

A 56-year-old truck driver has been charged with careless driving after his big rig flipped on Hwy. 401.

The single-vehicle crash caused traffic headaches Tuesday afternoon in the eastbound lanes just east of Communication Rd. in Chatham-Kent.

The driver was sent to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The eastbound lanes were also closed for several hours for the investigation and to clear all debris.

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