Treacherous icy conditions on highways cause numerous collisions

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As freezing rain descends on Ontario, reports are coming in of serious collisions on highways in the region — particularly Highway 401 through eastern Ontario.

Before leaving for any travel today, check traffic reports for highway closings. And most importantly, drive extremely carefully.

The freezing rain is expected to last throughout much of the day.

“Freezing rain mixed with snow and ice pellets has spread into the area,” the Environment Canada warning says. “Regions closer to Lake Ontario will see freezing rain transition to rain during the early afternoon hours. Areas near the Ottawa Valley may not see the changeover until evening and can expect 5 to 10 millimetres of ice accretion.”

We will keep this post updated with highway traffic reports throughout the day.

COLLISION: #Hwy401 WB approaching Shannonville Rd #Shannonville – Tractor trailer blocking both west bound lanes. #OPP on scene. ^ag

— OPPCommunicationsER (@OPP_COMM_ER) December 26, 2016
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UPDATE:COLLISION: #Hwy401 WB approaching Big Apple Dr #Brighton #Colborne – Lanes remain blocked while crews are on scene. ^ag

— OPPCommunicationsER (@OPP_COMM_ER) December 26, 2016
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@InQuinteNews @QuinteTraffic @YGKTraffic WB Brighton pic.twitter.com/oUKXvCNWRc

— Ann Cinzar (@anncinzar) December 26, 2016
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Highway 401 west closed near Tyendinega. Plow jackknifed. @CityNews pic.twitter.com/7DUAG0YyWn

— Corrie Rego (@corrierego) December 26, 2016
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Brighton, Cramahe and A/H all attending incidents on 401 between 487 and 520! Reports, the highway is treacherous! pic.twitter.com/ymqNspjoCV

— B. Northrup CFO CFEI (@chiefcramahe) December 26, 2016
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Freezing rain resulting in treacherous driving conditions. Please exercise caution and avoid travel if possible.

— City of Belleville (@BellevilleON) December 26, 2016
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More to come.

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