Multiple crashes on 401 leads to closures

Photo: OPP East Region Facebook

Two transport trucks crashed in Napanee, up to 50 vehicles were involved in collisions in Trenton.

OPP are attending to a number of motor vehicle collisions on Highway 401.

The westbound lanes of the 401 are closed at Lennox and Addington Rd 4 due to a crash west of the Napanee Onroute.

OPP say two transport trucks are involved in the crash.

Down the road in Trenton, OPP are attending a collision in the westbound lanes involving around 50 vehicles.

All lanes were closed at St. Hilaire Rd this morning. Buses were brought in to take stranded occupants of vehicles to the Trenton Arena.

Only minor injuries have been reported. Crews are working on clearing the scene and having the highway reopened soon.

This is a developing story and we'll announce more details as soon as they are made available.

Story by Ken Hashizume

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