Tractor trailer crash near Johnstown

(Newswatch Group/File)

JOHNSTOWN – A section of the westbound Highway 401 is closed this afternoon (Monday) after a collision involving a couple of tractor-trailers.

East Region O.P.P. say the westbound lanes are closed at Highway 416 and traffic is being detoured via County Road 2 (as of 3:39 p.m.).

The crash involves two tractor trailers – one reportedly hauling fuel.

There is no fire or damage to the truck though there’s a report of a leak.

It’s not known when the section of highway will reopen.