Westbound lane of Hwy. 401 reopens after fuel spill
![diesel spill Around 2:40 p.m. Monday, a transport truck struck debris on the roadway, which punctured the fuel tank. (Source: OPP)](/content/dam/ctvnews/en/images/2024/8/12/diesel-spill-1-6997903-1723492165156.jpg)
A westbound lane of Hwy. 401 near the Cambridge ONroute has reopened following a fuel spill Monday afternoon.
Around 2:40 p.m. Monday, a transport truck struck debris on the roadway, which punctured the fuel tank, police said.
Both Cambridge Ontario Provincial Police and Puslinch Fire and Rescue Services responded to the scene.
There is no word on any injuries but police said the spill had been contained.
As of 5:43 p.m., clean up was completed and all lanes were reopened.
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