Fiery tractor trailer crash closes westbound Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent

CHATHAM-KENT - A collision has blocked the westbound lanes of the 401 in Chatham-Kent Tuesday morning.

The crash at Highway 40 was reported by OPP around 5:35 a.m.

Police have closed the westbound lanes, with a reopening time currently not known.

Details regarding injuries have not been reported.

Commuters should find alternate routes if heading in that direction.

A 200-foot stretch along the 401 in Chatham is messed up after a trailer caught fire early this morning. Check it out tonight on @CTVWindsor at 6 @OPP @CKPSMedia @ckfiredept pic.twitter.com/pJRHEqqTUq

— Bob BellaciccoCTV (@BBellaciccoCTV) November 19, 2019