South Porcupine OPP – Long Highway Closure due to Removal of Hazardous Goods and CMV

On October 14, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the South Porcupine Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a single motor vehicle collision with no injuries. The involved tractor-trailer unit entered the ditch on Highway 144, south of Highway 560.

At approximately 6:00 p.m., due to the location of the collision and the nature of the load being transported, Highway 144 was closed to safely remove the motor vehicle and the dangerous goods it was transporting. The highway reopened on October 15, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m.

The 37-year-old driver from Caledon East has been charged with Careless Driving under the Highway Traffic Act.

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