Highway 401 in both directions near Gananoque, Ontario, was shut down on Wednesday night due to a multi-vehicle collision, as reported by the Ontario Provincial Police. The incident occurred shortly before 10 p.m. An OPP representative informed CBC via email around 10:40 p.m. that authorities were still determining the extent of the crash in terms of vehicles and individuals involved.
Describing the collision as severe, the email stated that the road closures could persist for several hours. The OPP assured that updates on the closure would be communicated through social media channels, with more details expected to be available the following day. Motorists were advised to find alternative routes and brace for delays during the prolonged closure while investigations and cleanup operations were ongoing, as mentioned in a social media post by the police on Wednesday night.
As of 11:00 p.m., the highway continued to be inaccessible.