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Snow plow hits Mandaumin Road overpass

January 25, 2022

Lambton OPP had an unusual call Monday.

Around 6 pm, officers were called to Highway 402 at the Mandaumin Road overpass where a snow plow with its box erect hit the overpass.

The eastbound ramp was closed from 6 pm to 11:25 pm while the vehicle was removed. It’s not clear if there was any damage done to the overpass.

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