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Jackknifed tanker truck leads to Hwy 401 closure in Lakeshore

Ontario Provincial Police say they've closed Highway 401 at the County Road 31 overpass in Stoney Point due to a collision investigation.

The highway is closed in both directions at the County Road 31 overpass, OPP say

The jackknifed tanker is crashed through the guard rail and may be slightly hanging over the edge of the overpass. It's hard to tell from the photo angle.
This photo of the jackknifed tanker truck was posted to the West Region OPP Facebook page. (OPP/Facebook)

Ontario Provincial Police say they've closed Highway 401 at the County Road 31 overpass in Stoney Point in the municipality of Lakeshore due to a collision investigation.

A photograph posted to the West Region OPP Facebook page shows a jackknifed tanker truck crashed through the guard rail at the edge of the road.

As of 3:20 p.m. the highway was closed in both directions. 

OPP are warning motorists to expect delays.