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Source: http://www.thespec.com/news/crime/ar...tion-collision

Duck blamed for massive QEW chain reaction collision

OAKVILLE A massive tractor trailer pileup which closed the westbound QEW for hours Tuesday was likely caused by – a duck.

Police said the crash, which sent three people to hospital occurred when an SUV in the middle lane braked for “wildlife crossing the highway” near Bronte Road at 11:10 a.m.

The wildlife was later reported to be a duck.

Other reports say the SUV driver stopped to avoid the duck and was rear-ended by a transport truck which was then hit from behind by an auto carrier.

Five other vehicles – most of them tractor trailers -- attempted to slow and became involved in a rear end chain reaction collision

Three tractor-trailers two straight trucks and an SUV were involved in the collision which sent three to hospital, all with minor injuries.

The driver of one truck had to be freed from his mashed cab by Oakville firefighters.

The westbound lanes were re-opened at 2:30 p.m.