KAWARTHA LAKES-Even the heavy duty tow trucks were no match for this load. The OPP tells Kawartha 411 that a crane will have to be brought in to right a jack-knifed tractor trailer on Highway 7A.
The crash happened just before noon today. A big rig carrying parts of a wind turbine flipped and crashed into the ditch while being escorted by the OPP.
Preliminary information indicates that the trailer had a mechanical malfunction which may have contributed to the crash.
The road will remain closed for several more ho
The highway is closed from Highway 35 to Porter Road West of Bethany and police expect it to remain closed for hours as a crane is brought in.
The driver was not injured. The OPP and Ministry of Transportation are investigating.
