QEW Closed in Mississauga After Dump Truck Crashes into Overpass

Mississauga, Ontario

– The Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) in Mississauga is currently closed in both directions after a dump truck crashed into an overpass on Friday, August 5th, 2023. The incident occurred at around 3:30 p.m. when a dump truck traveling eastbound on the QEW near Hurontario Street lost control and crashed into the Meadowvale Road overpass. The truck reportedly struck the bridge’s support beams, causing significant damage. Emergency crews, including firefighters and paramedics, responded to the scene. The driver of the dump truck sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No other injuries have been reported. The closure of the QEW has caused extensive traffic delays in the area. Both eastbound and westbound lanes are closed between Winston Churchill Boulevard and Mississauga Road. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes or expect significant delays. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating the cause of the crash. It is unclear at this time what led the dump truck driver to lose control of the vehicle. The overpass has been deemed unsafe and will need to be repaired before the QEW can be reopened. Engineers and road crews are currently assessing the damage and preparing a plan for repairs. The closure is expected to last for several hours. The OPP is urging motorists to be patient and follow any posted detour signs. Additional updates on the situation will be provided as they become available.The QEW was closed in both directions in Mississauga this morning after a dump truck collided with a pedestrian bridge that was under construction, Ontario Provincial Police say.The QEW was closed in both directions in Mississauga this morning after a dump truck collided with a pedestrian bridge that was under construction, Ontario Provincial Police say. The collision occurred shortly before 8 a.m. near North Service Road, closing the road between Cawthra and Dixie roads. Peel Regional Police confirmed that no injuries have been reported. The road is expected to be closed until approximately 2 p.m., OPP said.A dump truck collided with an overpass on the QEW in Mississauga, forcing the closure of the highway in both directions. The incident occurred at around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6, near Dixie Road. The dump truck, which was carrying a load of gravel, struck the underside of the overpass, causing significant damage. The highway was closed in both directions between Hurontario Street and Dixie Road while crews worked to clear the scene. The closure caused major traffic delays throughout the area. The driver of the dump truck was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and find alternate routes.