“Significant damage” was caused this morning at around 8 a.m. when a vacuum truck, headed westbound on the 403 to Upper Middle Road, crashed into multiple vehicles and sent six people to the hospital.
Eight vehicles sustained damage; one was a school bus - thankfully, empty at the time.
One particular vehicle, grey in colour, was hit from behind, seriously injuring the driver, who was transported to a trauma centre.
Despite the nature of the crash, serious injuries haven't been reported.
Serious collision #Hwy403/UpperMiddle. #BurlingtonOPP investigating. 3 to hospital, 7 vehicles involved. Ramp is closed for investigation and cleanup. pic.twitter.com/fL0juFZs7y
— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) January 9, 2023
Ontario Provincial Police’s Sgt. Kerry Schmidt revealed that the cause of the collision is yet to be determined, although an investigation is underway.
As of noon, westbound lanes on the 403 are open, but the ramp to Upper Middle Road remains closed.