Video – Wheels of Transport Catch Fire Shutting Down Highway 401

In Local

The westbound lanes of Highway 401 were shut down west of Colborne after the rear wheels of a commercial motor vehicle caught fire on Monday, February 17, 2025.

Cramahe Township Fire Department was called to the westbound lanes of Highway 401 west of Shelter Valley Road at approximately 2:30 p.m. for reports of the rear wheels of a commercial motor vehicle on fire.

A number of bystanders pulled over and used fire extinguishers, but the fire was too well involved.

The westbound lanes of Highway 401 in the area of the fire were shut down for emergency vehicles to extinguish the fire.

There is no word on the cause and there were no injuries.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

You may also read!

Video – Fishing Gear Seized After Anglers Charged in the Municipality of Port Hope

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PRV0M727Xk Three anglers had their fishing gear seized in the Municipality of Port Hope on Thursday, November 5, 2026. A Ministry

Read More...

Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg’s Largest Christmas Tree Arrives Along Waterfront Ahead of Christmas Magic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m0Seg-vOUY Christmas is beginning to take shape along Cobourg’s waterfront as the town’s largest Christmas tree was put into place

Read More...

Durham Region Police – Twelve Males Arrested During Child Sexual Exploitation Investigation (Names Released)

Twelve individuals have been arrested following a proactive human trafficking enforcement initiative. Over 10 days in October 2026, investigators conducted

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu