Driver killed in crash that closed Hwy. 401 in Cambridge Saturday
A multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 in Cambridge, Ontario, resulted in the death of a Kitchener man and a 10-hour highway closure. Ontario Provincial Police are currently investigating the incident and seeking witnesses.
Why it matters
The incident caused significant traffic disruption and highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the region.
A 10-hour closure on Highway 401 eastbound through Cambridge on Saturday has claimed the life of a Kitchener man.
Nine vehicles were involved in the crash near Townline Road around 12:30 p.m. that day.
The eastbound lanes of traffic were closed until just before 11:00 p.m.
On Monday, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) confirmed a Kitchener driver who was transported to a trauma centre was pronounced dead.
#WATCH : Horrific Collision Involving Eight Vehicles On????Hwy401 EB At Townline Rd In Cambridge,ON. One Person Airlifted By Ornge Ambulance.???? ⛔️All EB Lanes Closed. OPP Investigating. pic.twitter.com/gO2WAsD5I2
Details surrounding the crash itself are scarce, with OPP still looking for witnesses and dashcam footage of the crash for the investigation.
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