One dead, several injured in Highway 401 crash near Belleville

Highway 401 eastbound near Belleville has been closed following a fatal crash involving a number of vehicles including cars and transports.

OPP say at least one person has died and several others are injured.

Emergency responders called off Ornge ambulance transport. Land ambulances are now on scene

OPP are urging motorists to avoid the area or travel on the emergency detour routes..

Police are also dealing with motorists going the wrong way on Highway 401 to avoid the traffic backlog.