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Speers Road in Oakville reopens after garbage truck catches fire

A portion of Speers Road in Oakville closed for several hours Monday morning following a garbage truck catching on fire.
In a post on X shortly after 7 a.m., Halton police say Speers Road closed in both directions from Bronte Road to Third Line.
Halton police say they received a call at around 6 a.m. of a garbage truck being on fire in the eastbound lane of Speers Road.
All lanes of Speers Road from Bronte Road to Third Line have reopened as of 10 a.m.
This is a developing news story. More to come.
Please be advised: Speers Rd. (Bronte to Third Ln) in Oakville will be closed east & westbound for the next several hours due to a Fire/Police investigation. Drivers please avoid the area. There are no public safety concerns. Updates to follow as they become available.
— Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) July 8, 2024