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Jan 28, 2013  |  Vote 0    0

Freezing rain causes hazardous conditions on Durham roads

Drivers cautioned to slow down, leave space between vehicles

Oshawa This Week

DURHAM -- Dozens of collisions have already taken place across the region as motorists face slippery road conditions during the Monday morning commute.

"The weather is impacting motorists and there are lots of collisions happening but, so far, nothing of any real concern in terms of injury level," says Sergeant Nancy van Rooy of Durham Regional Police.

Most recently, a vehicle collided with a transport truck at the intersection of Salem Road South and Kingston Road East in Ajax just before 9 a.m.

"There's a collision at that location that's snarling traffic both ways on Hwy. 2 but again no injuries," says Sgt. van Rooy. "Otherwise, basically lots of fender benders."

Give yourself that extra bit of time because it wi

A freezing rain warning is in effect for Durham and most of southern Ontario. In some parts of the GTA, freezing rain will change to periods of rain or drizzle by late morning to afternoon, according to Environment Canada.

Police are urging drivers to slow down and ensure they leave extra room between their vehicles and those in front of them to avoid serious injuries.

"Give yourself that extra bit of time because it will take that extra time to get where you're going," Sgt. van Rooy says.

She adds that drivers should be prepared to tackle winter driving conditions before stepping into their vehicles by ensuring their lights and windshield wipers are working properly, washer fluid is topped up and seat belts are on.

Ten people were treated at hospital following a multi-vehicle crash that resulted in a massive pileup on Hwy. 401 in Clarington on Friday afternoon.

Police estimate that roughly 70 to 80 vehicles were involved in a series of collisions between Newtonville and Newcastle. The collisions were sparked by a sudden winter storm shortly after 3 p.m.


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