Highway 401 westbound reopens near Chatham-Kent after 9-car crash
OPP are warning drivers that the westbound lanes of Highway 401 are closed Thursday afternoon for “multiple” crashes.
Police say a section was closed from mile markers 117 to 109
A section of Highway 401 near Chatham-Kent has now reopened, police say, after a crash involving nine cars briefly closed the road Thursday afternoon.
In a statement, an OPP spokesperson said five people were taken to hospital for injuries not considered to be life-threatening. Across the nine cars there were 12 total occupants.
"A small snow squall affected the area and contributed to poor road and weather conditions in an isolated section of the 401 and surrounding area," said Const. Brett Phair of Elgin OPP.
Drivers are asked to be mindful of changing conditions and adjust their driving accordingly, especially this time of year.
"It is very fortunate that no one was seriously injured in this event," Phair said.