Amid snowy conditions on December 4th, Northern Ontario's Highway 11 saw two major truck-related accidents leading to lengthy closures and several charges.
The incidents: The first accident at 9:30 a.m. involved a parked truck being hit by another commercial vehicle. The driver, a 20-year-old from Saskatoon, was charged with careless driving causing bodily harm, with their passenger sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
- Just an hour later, a separate crash involved six commercial vehicles. Thankfully, no one was injured in this pile-up.
- Three drivers, aged 31, 30, and 29, were charged with careless driving in this incident.
Weather conditions: The snowstorm significantly affected road safety, prompting officials to caution drivers about winter driving hazards.
Both sides of Highway 11 were reopened by 4 p.m., despite ongoing challenging weather conditions, according to Sudbury News.
Authorities emphasize that Highway 11 drivers should remain vigilant, especially with unpredictable weather patterns.