A garbage hauler in the ditch on the WB Hwy 402, May 29, 2023. Photo courtesy of the OPP via Twitter.

A garbage hauler in the ditch on the WB Hwy 402, May 29, 2023. Photo courtesy of the OPP via Twitter.

(UPDATE) Messy crash closes westbound 402

By Stephanie Chaves

May 29, 2023 - 11:12am

No injuries were reported in a crash Monday morning on the westbound Highway 402.

Middlesex OPP said a garbage hauler had entered the ditch near Hickory Drive in the Strathroy area.

The westbound lanes between Hickory Drive and Centre Road were closed for around five hours and reopened to traffic at about 11:30 a.m.

#MiddlesexOPP confirming #Hwy402 Westbound is open again and flowing nicely. Thanks to everyone for their #Patience. Safe travels. @CountyMiddlesex @StrathCaradoc @TwpAdMet #OPP @ONtransport ^jh https://t.co/WofMdkJxPH
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) May 29, 2023

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