A collision involving four vehicles on the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 in Southwold, Ontario, led to the closure of the busy route for more than two hours on Thursday evening. The incident occurred east of Union Road around 6 p.m., prompting emergency crews to respond. Police shut down the lanes at Union Road to conduct an investigation and assess any injuries resulting from the crash.
Numerous drivers were caught in the traffic jam caused by the collision and had to wait on the road until the vehicles and debris were cleared by the crews. The lanes were finally reopened at approximately 8:22 p.m. However, authorities did not disclose information regarding injuries, the cause of the collision, or potential charges related to the incident.