News: Fatal semi-truck accident shuts down Hwy. 401 near Woodstock

WOODSTOCK, ON – At least one person was killed in a trucking accident south of Woodstock early Tuesday.

According to CTV News, the crash occurred at about 3 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Highway 401, between Norwich Avenue and Mill Street.

UPDATE: Two lanes of #Hwy401 are now open. #OxfordOPP remains on scene to get traffic flowing. Please pay attention while passing through the area for everyone’s safety. Investigation is continuing, with updates to follow^pc pic.twitter.com/FPS807InmP

— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) November 21, 2023

Very few details concerning the crash are available at this time. Photos from the scene show a single tractor-trailer with serious front end damage crashed through a guard rail on the right side of the highway.

The identities of those involved are unclear at this time. However, the investigation remains underway.