Quinte West, Ontario — November 9, 2024
A devastating two-vehicle collision on Highway 401 in Quinte West has resulted in the tragic deaths of three people and left another individual with serious injuries. The accident occurred on Saturday, November 9, around 1:15 p.m. in the westbound lanes of the highway, just west of the County Road 40 interchange.
According to a statement by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), a minivan traveling westbound collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer. Traffic in the area had already slowed due to a separate incident further west, creating congested conditions on the highway.
Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene, including officers from the Quinte West OPP, members of the Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services, and the Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Service. Tragically, two passengers in the minivan, a 25-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman from Laval, Quebec, were pronounced dead at the scene. An eight-month-old infant, also a passenger in the minivan, succumbed to injuries shortly after being transported to the hospital.
A four-year-old child was airlifted to a Toronto trauma center by Ornge Air Ambulance, where they are currently receiving treatment for serious injuries. The driver of the tractor-trailer was uninjured.
Highway 401's westbound lanes were closed for several hours while authorities investigated the crash. The Quinte West OPP, in cooperation with OPP Collision Reconstruction and the Technical Collision Investigation Team, as well as the Office of the Chief Coroner, continues to investigate the incident.
This tragic accident serves as a somber reminder of the unpredictable dangers present on the roads. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones affected by this heartbreaking event.
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