Emergency Response on Scene: 3-Vehicle Collision Causes Highway Closure in Whitby
Early Saturday morning, a serious three-vehicle crash brought Highway 401 in Whitby to a standstill, leaving one individual in critical condition.
The OPP Greater Toronto Area X provided updates, announcing a complete shutdown of the eastbound lanes spanning between Thickson and Stevenson roads. As hours passed, the closure remained in place, leading to traffic congestion stretching back to Brock Street South.
To mitigate delays, authorities recommended utilizing alternative routes like Victoria Street East, Consumers Drive, or Dundas Street East.
Details surrounding the accident remain unclear, with no estimated timeline for the highway’s reopening disclosed by the OPP.