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Fatal Highway 401 Crash Shuts Down East and West Lanes
19 Jul
Summary
- One person died and two others were hospitalized after a single-vehicle collision.
- The serious crash occurred early Sunday morning, closing Highway 401 in both directions.
- Authorities advised drivers to seek alternate routes due to the extensive highway closure.
A serious single-vehicle collision occurred early Sunday morning, leading to the death of one individual and injuries to two others. The incident prompted Ontario Provincial Police to close both eastbound and westbound lanes of Highway 401 near Cornwall, Ontario.
The closure spanned from Boundary Road to County Road 27 in South Glengarry. Police responded to the scene at approximately 3:30 a.m. ET and advised drivers to avoid the area. The highway closure was anticipated to be extensive, necessitating the use of alternative routes for travelers.
Authorities transported the two injured individuals to a hospital for assessment. Further details regarding the cause of the collision or the identities of those involved have not yet been released. The investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing.
