Highway 401 Eastbound Closed at Newcastle As A Result of Serious Collision

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Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a serious collision that happened on Highway 401 just east of Newcastle on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

At approximately 10:20 a.m. emergency services responded to the area of the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 just east of Newcastle.


It appears a vehicle rolled over several times coming to rest on the median wall.


OPP have stated the eastbound lanes are closed at Mill Street while they investigate a collision where the driver was taken to hospital with “serious injuries.”


Westbound traffic is also advised to use caution and watch for emergency vehicles.

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