Highway 401 Eastbound at a Standstill Near Shelter Valley Road Following Multi-Vehicle Collision

Cramahe Township, ON

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Update: As of 7:35pm the Eastbound Lanes of Highway 401 have been reopened. Traffic is still moving slowly but cars have begun moving.

Update: As of 5:23pm the Eastbound Lanes of Highway 401 have been closed. Traffic is being redirected due to poor road conditions and multiple accidents along the corridor.

Traffic on Highway 401 going eastbound has come to a complete stop this evening near Shelter Valley Road in Northumberland County after a serious multi-vehicle collision.

Emergency crews, including Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and local fire departments, are currently on scene. Early reports indicate that several vehicles were involved, prompting a full closure of the eastbound lanes as first responders work to assist those involved and clear the wreckage.

Motorists travelling through the area are urged to avoid the 401 eastbound between Grafton and Colborne, as traffic remains at a standstill and significant delays are expected. Drivers are advised to use County Road 2 or other alternate routes until the highway reopens.

As of now, no confirmed details have been released regarding injuries or the cause of the crash. The OPP is expected to issue an official update once the scene has been cleared and lanes begin to reopen.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash-cam footage from the area around Shelter Valley Road is asked to contact the Northumberland OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

With the heavy snow please drive safe if you have to go out and plan ahead, if possible curl up on the couch and enjoy some nice hot cocoa.

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