Highway 401 shut down in both directions on Wednesday night near Gananoque, Ontario, due to a multi-vehicle collision, as reported by the Ontario Provincial Police. The incident occurred shortly before 10 p.m. An OPP representative, in an email to CBC around 10:40 p.m., mentioned that authorities were still assessing the number of vehicles and individuals involved.
Describing it as a significant accident, the OPP highlighted that the road closure could last for several hours. The police will keep the public informed through social media updates, with more details expected by morning. Motorists are urged to find alternative routes and brace for delays during the extended closure period for the ongoing investigation and cleanup operations, according to a police social media post from Wednesday night.
By 11:00 p.m., the highway stayed inaccessible for traffic.