Global NewsOntario snowstorm: 340 snow-related incidents reported across GTA highways

The Ontario Provincial Police say in a 24-hour span they have responded to 340 snow-related incidents involving Greater Toronto Area (GTA) drivers as the first snowfall of the season hits southern Ontario.

OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said 220 collisions were reported and there were approximately 120 or more incidents where vehicles ended up in ditches or got stuck in snow.

Schmidt said there were mostly minor, fender-bender style collisions but there were a couple serious collisions along Highway 400 with some people taken to hospital with critical injuries.

As Global’s Megan King reports, tire shops are busy as people try to get their car ready for the winter driving season.

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