MAITLAND – At least three people are dead after a crash on Highway 401 between a transport truck and a passenger vehicle.
Grenville County OPP say it happened around 7:30 p.m. Monday in the eastbound lanes, east of Maitland.
Augusta Township firefighters and Leeds-Grenville EMS were also on scene.
“As a result of the collision, three people are confirmed to be deceased and two others were transported to a hospital with injuries. The extent of the injuries are not known at this time,” police said in a news release.
A section of the eastbound lanes between Maitland and Prescott was closed overnight for an investigation but reopened around 8 a.m. today.
The cause of the crash is still being probed.
Police are asking anyone who may have dash cam footage of the crash to call them at 1-888-310-1122.