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Road resurfacing equipment flips

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The grinder which flipped in the Highway 1 median near the McCallum Road overpass.

A large piece of equipment known as a grinder, used in road resurfacing, flipped while working on Highway 1 near the McCallum overpass on Thursday, just before noon.

The machine leaked fluids and required a hazardous materials response, but firefighters and ambulance officials who responded to the call were able to quickly clear the scene. The vehicle is owned by Winvan Paving Ltd.

Highway 1 westbound at the McCallum Road Interchange is single lane until 5:00 p.m. tonight for the vehicle's recovery in median. Drivers are asked to slow down and watch for traffic control personnel and construction workers.