Car Accidents

OPP investigating serious Hwy. 401 crash in Essex County

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Incident details

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a serious multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 in Essex County—just outside of Windsor.

  • Officers temporarily closed the westbound lanes past Manning Road.
  • OPP said on Oct. 29 that at least one person was treated for minor injuries at the scene.

Investigation updates

The number of vehicles involved in the crash and the number of people injured remains unclear.

Anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, is asked to contact the OPP.

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