Video of the crash was posted by the Ontario Provincial Police on Twitter Wednesday morning.
Police said it happened in the eastbound lanes of the 401 Freeway near Courtice Road around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The video shows vehicles slowing down on the highway due to traffic jams ahead. Seconds later, a speeding truck hits the back of another slowing truck.
The collision sent debris flying, which struck a third vehicle.
Police said one of the truck drivers suffered minor injuries and was charged with careless driving.
Liquor truck driver charged with careless driving after crashing into slow moving #Hwy401/Courtice Rd, 11:30pm last night. Luckily only minor injuries. pic.twitter.com/kyg4i9hkm5
— OPP Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) November 2, 2022