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Two separate crashes on Highway 401 in Puslinch, Ont. sends three people to hospital

A collision on Highway 401 near Puslinch, Ont. on Oct. 4, 2024. (Source: Ontario Provincial Police) A collision on Highway 401 near Puslinch, Ont. on Oct. 4, 2024. (Source: Ontario Provincial Police)
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Two serious crashes shut down Highway 401 early Friday morning in Puslinch, Ont.

The first collision, between a car and transport truck, happened in the westbound lanes, near Highway 6 North.

Ontario Provincial Police said one driver was transported to a trauma centre with serious injuries.

A short time later there was a second crash, also in the westbound lanes but closer to Highway 6 South.

OPP said two drivers were injured when two commercial vehicles collided with a passenger van.

One driver was airlifted by Ornge, while the other was taken by paramedics, to a trauma centre.

In a social media post, police said the injuries to all three were non-life-threatening and non-life-altering.

The westbound lanes of Highway 401 reopened before the noon hour.

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