No injuries after tanker separates from tractor on Hwy. 401

Published Sep 15, 2023  •  Last updated 2 hours ago  •  A tanker separated from a truck on Hwy 401 near Augusta Township Friday. There were no reported injuries. Photo by OPP /Via X

Ontario Provincial pPolice issued a reminder to truck operators Friday to always verify their loads after a tanker separated from its tractor on Highway 401 in Augusta Township.

“Always conduct a pre-trip inspection, and periodically when transporting goods and always note found defects,” police said on social media.

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OPP noted that “luckily (there were) no injuries” in the incident that occurred near Blue Church Road, east of Brockville.

Police said the separation was due to mechanical failure.

Police did not say what the tanker was carrying.

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