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Freeway 401: ‘Multiple deaths’ in crash west of Belleville, Ont.
Ontario Provincial Police say several people died in a crash on the 401 freeway between Belleville and Trenton.
A news release from OPP said the crash happened at 3:45 a.m. Saturday on the highway between Aikins Road and Saint Hilaire Road. It involved a trailer and a passenger truck.
Police said there were “multiple deaths”, but a number has yet to be confirmed. Two people were also taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Both lanes west of Highway 401 remain closed between Wallbridge Loyalist Road and Glen Miller Road for investigation purposes.