Truck crash closes EB 401 in Oshawa

A truck crash on the eastbound 401 in Oshawa, Dec. 5, 2011. CITYNEWS.

A tractor-trailer crash and fire forced police to shut down the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 in Oshawa Tuesday morning.

The OPP says the area between Harmony and Stevenson roads will be off-limits until about 10 a.m.

The accident happened around 1:30 a.m. on the eastbound lanes at Simcoe Street and damaged the Albert Street bridge. The highway will be closed until mid-morning because crews have to inspect the structure.

The rig slammed into the bridge and it then burst into flames. The driver and passenger escaped without injury.

The OPP is advising drivers take Bloor Street on the south side of the highway.