First published Oct 14, 2026, 7:06:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 14, 2026, 7:06:15 PM UTC

accidentsAndIncidents on HWY 401 (Eastbound)

A full closure affects all lanes on the HWY 401 eastbound express ramp at HWY 400 in Toronto. The source lists the severity as unknown.

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Affected location: Toronto

Illustrative image: Le soldat Jonathan Couturier's hearse turns from Glen Miller Road to Hwy. 401 eastbound to Toronto — Robert Taylor from Stirling, ON, Canada/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

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The reported closure affects all lanes on this Toronto highway ramp.

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