OPP have closed Highway 402 in both directions from Sarnia to London due to “extreme weather conditions.”
Lambton OPP said secondary roads are also being affected.
Provincial police are reporting a collision on Highway 402 near Kerwood Road that involves more than 50 vehicles.
#MiddlesexOPP are at a multi vehicle collision involving 50+ vehicles on #HWY402 near Kerwood Road. The ENTIRE 402 from #ldnont to Sarnia is now closed due to collisions and deteriorating conditions. Police strongly encouraging not to travel unless necessary. ^nw
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) December 23, 2022
A series of collisions also forced the OPP to close Highway 401 between London and Tilbury Friday morning.
Middlesex OPP Constable Jeff Hare said Friday afternoon the conditions on the 401/402 corridor is one of the worst traffic scenes he’s ever seen.
Fortunately, none of the many multi-vehicle collisions that took place during the storm have resulted in serious injury. Two people were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Most of southern Ontario remains under a winter storm warning. However, a blizzard warning was issued for Chatham-Kent, London-Middlesex, and western Elgin County around mid-day Friday.
Residents have been cautioned to avoid all unnecessary travel.
Seriously, if YOU don’t need to travel, please STAY HOME. #OPP urging drivers to stay off the roads. #WinterStorm causing zero visibility, slick roadways,and downed trees. Please DO NOT call 911 for road or weather conditions. @511ONWest. #ONStorm @NorfolkCountyCA #NorfolkOPP ^es pic.twitter.com/d1iZPwBDYz
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) December 23, 2022
