OPP respond to multiple collisions on 401

Officers of the Lennox and Addington County Detachment of OPP responded to a report of multiple collisions on 401 westbound and one collision on the eastbound side of on Hwy 401 in Greater Napanee just after 3:30 p.m. Friday.

A collision occurred on 401 westbound east of Brandon Creek and west of County Road 4 involving a tractor trailer, a pickup truck hauling a trailer and two cars. A separate tractor trailer jackknifed across both of the westbound lanes. The 401 Westbound is closed and an emergency detour route is in place.  Vehicle must exit at County Road 4, to County Road 2 west to Palace Road and north on Palace Road to enter back on 401.

Four people have been taken to hospital with minor injuries.  The OPP’s Twitter will update when the road is open again.

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