Deadly Highway 401 accident makes drivers think about safety
BELLEVILLE – With a recent deadly accident on Highway 401, how are Loyalist students feeling about going home for the Thanksgiving weekend?
Last Friday night, a fully loaded transport truck failed to slow down for construction near Whitby, causing a 20-vehicle collision on Highway 401. Four people died, including a 12-year-old boy.
QNet News spoke to some Loyalist students about whether they are worried about travelling on Highway 401 for the long weekend.
Kathleen Butler said that she has concerns about transport trucks on the highway:
Denise Cooney said that she will have family travelling to see her for the Thanksgiving weekend and they will take extra time because of the possibility of accidents: