Drivers are facing significant delays on the 401 this afternoon due to a serious accident involving a vehicle fire. Emergency responders are currently at the scene, located near kilometer. Traffic is backed up for over two kilometers in both directions as crews work to clear the area. Motorists are advised to avoid the Highway 401 if possible and consider using alternate routes. Updates will be provided as they become available.
HUGE UPDATE : Highway 401 Crash Causes Major Delays Today
Motorists check here are facing significant gridlock on Highway 401 today due to a multi-vehicle crash. The accident occurred around kilometer marker 57 and has partially blocked several lanes in both directions. Emergency responders are currently on the scene working to clear the wreckage. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and expect significant travel impediments.
- Reports indicate heavy congestion for miles in both directions.
- The Ontario Provincial Police recommend patience and exercise extreme caution
- Investigators are working to determine the cause of the accident.
The 401 Temporarily Blocked After A Serious Collision With Vehicle Blaze
Drivers are advised to seek different routes as Highway 401 is currently shutdown in both directions due to a serious collision. The incident, which involved a vehicle fire, took place near kilometer marker 102 and has caused significant traffic congestion.
Emergency responders are on site, working to control the fire and remove the wreckage. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. Motorists are urged to be patient and plan for detours.
Several Vehicles Involved in Fiery 401 Collision
Emergency responders raced to the scene early this morning/late last night/earlier today after a fiery collision involving multiple vehicles brought traffic to a standstill/caused major delays/gridlocked the highway on Interstate 401. The accident, which occurred in the northbound/southbound/center lanes near exit 12/mile marker 35/the Meadowbrook exit, reportedly involved/is believed to have involved/allegedly included at least three vehicles.{ A massive plume of smoke could be seen billowing into the sky/rising high above the trees/drifting across the freeway as firefighters battled the blaze.
It is unclear/The cause of the collision is unknown/Officials are still investigating at this time, but witnesses reported/reports suggest/early indications point to speeding/driver error/mechanical failure as possible contributing factors.
A number of people were injured in the crash/treated for minor injuries/taken to local hospitals. The extent of their injuries is currently unknown.
Traffic was completely blocked/significantly impacted/ rerouted in both directions for several hours as crews worked to extinguish the fire/to clear the wreckage/to investigate the scene. Drivers are advised to avoid the area/urged to seek alternate routes/recommended to expect delays.
Traffic Nightmare on Highway 401 Following Catastrophic Accident
Motorists are facing severe delays and chaos this evening on Highway 401 after a horrific accident shut down several lanes. Emergency responders rushed to the scene near exit123 shortly after it was reported. The full extent of injuries is currently unknown, but witnesses describe multiple vehicles mangled beyond recognition. Police are working to clear the wreckage. It's unclear when all lanes will be accessible.
Traffic is backed up for kilometers in both directions, with some drivers reporting being delayed for hours.
- Drivers should
- find different paths
- expect significant delays
Accident Update: Road Reopening Delayed Due to Vehicle Fire
A recent vehicle/motor vehicle/automobile fire/blaze/inferno on the 401 highway/Highway 401/Route 401 has caused a delay in the road reopening/reopening of the road/return of traffic. The incident occurred earlier this morning/this afternoon/late last night and resulted in significant damage/extensive damage/major destruction to the vehicle/cars/motor vehicle. Emergency crews responded promptly and are working to clear the area.
Motorists are advised to consider detours as traffic is being diverted away from the site of the incident/accident location/crash zone. The exact reopening time/anticipated time for reopening/projected timeline for resumption of traffic remains unclear at this time/moment/stage, and updates will be provided/released/communicated as they become available.