A driver suffered minor injuries after their vehicle was struck by a loose tire from a tractor-trailer on Wednesday.
According to a tweet from OPP Central Region, a tractor-trailer lost a tire while travelling on Hwy. 7 in Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township, east of Peterborough.
The tire then struck a Jeep and went through the windshield, causing extensive damage to the vehicle.
No word yet if any charges will be laid.
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“The incident is still under investigation. Transport driver remained on scene,” OPP tweeted.
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OPP are reminding all motorists to check their tires before driving.
Global News has reached out to OPP for more details.
More to come.
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