Two people were killed and three others were injured in a crash on Highway 401 in Mississauga shortly before 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said.
What happened
The collision occurred in the eastbound express lanes near Dixie Road. Police identified the two deceased as a 53-year-old woman and an 80-year-old man, both from Cambridge, Ont. The three injured were transported to hospital with injuries described by authorities as non-life-threatening.
Anyone who witnessed the collision has been asked to contact investigators, OPP said.
Impact on traffic and response
Officers and emergency crews closed portions of Highway 401 east for several hours to respond, investigate and clear the scene. Those lanes have since been reopened, but the crash disrupted morning traffic on one of the region’s busiest corridors while the scene was active.
- Collision location: eastbound express lanes, Highway 401 near Dixie Road
- Time: shortly before 9 a.m. on Wednesday
- Casualties: 2 fatalities, 3 injured (non-life-threatening)
Ongoing investigation
OPP investigators remain responsible for the collision probe. Authorities are asking anyone who saw the crash, or who may have dash-cam or other relevant footage, to come forward to assist with the investigation.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Highway 401 eastbound express lanes near Dixie Road, Mississauga |
| Time | Shortly before 9 a.m., Wednesday |
| Deaths | Two — a 53-year-old woman and an 80-year-old man (both from Cambridge) |
| Injuries | Three people, taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries |
Crashes on Highway 401 can have wide-reaching effects for commuters across the Greater Toronto Area. Residents and drivers are reminded to allow extra travel time and to follow directions from police and fire services when incidents occur on provincial highways. Anyone with information relevant to this collision is asked to contact OPP investigators.
