Crash on Highway 417 causes diesel spill

An Ottawa Fire Service Hazmat crew responds to a collision on Highway 417 at Moodie Drive following a crash that led to a diesel spill. April 24, 2023. (Dave Charbonneau/CTV News Ottawa)

A collision on Highway 417 Monday morning resulted in a diesel spill.

Ontario Provincial Police say a dump truck and a passenger vehicle collided in the westbound lanes of the highway near Moodie Drive at around 10:15 a.m. The crash punctured the dump truck's diesel tank.

Hazmat crews were called in to contain the spill. OPP say the Ministry of the Environment has been notified.

Ottawa paramedics said two people were taken to hospital in stable condition with minor injuries.

Two westbound lanes were closed while crews cleaned up.