Tragic Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 401 Claims One Life
Twenty Vehicles Involved in Chain-Reaction Crashes
Details of Accident Under Investigation
Northumberland OPP confirmed the heartbreaking news that one person tragically lost their life in a multi-vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 401 east of Cobourg on July 28th. The accident, involving an SUV and a vehicle, occurred at approximately 1:30 pm.
Emergency services, including Cobourg and Hamilton Township Fire Services, swiftly responded to the scene. The severity of the accident is evident in the fact that 20 vehicles were impacted in multiple crashes. While no injuries were reported in a separate incident involving a Jeep towing a travel trailer, the extent of the damage and loss of life in this multi-vehicle pile-up is a stark reminder of the dangers present on our roadways.
Investigators are diligently working to ascertain the precise circumstances surrounding the accident. The eastbound lanes of Highway 401 near Cobourg remain closed as authorities conduct their investigation and handle the ongoing aftermath of the incident.
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