Numerous collisions involving an estimated 50 vehicles on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario have closed lanes and stranded travellers on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2026.
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Highway 401 chopper Several vehicles were damaged in collisions on Highway 401 near Trenton, Ont. Jan. 27, 2026. Eastbound lanes were closed between Brighton, Ont. and Belleville, Ont. (Ted Brooks/CTV News Toronto)
Highway 401 chopper Several vehicles were damaged in collisions on Highway 401 near Trenton, Ont. Jan. 27, 2026. Eastbound lanes were closed between Brighton, Ont. and Belleville, Ont. (Ted Brooks/CTV News Toronto)
Hwy 401 Quinte West crash A vehicle is covered in spinach after a crash on Highway 401 in Quinte West, Ont. Approximately 50 vehicles were involved in multiple crashes on the highway on Jan. 27, 2026. (OPP/X)
Highway 401 chopper Several vehicles were damaged in collisions on Highway 401 near Trenton, Ont. Jan. 27, 2026. Eastbound lanes were closed between Brighton, Ont. and Belleville, Ont. (Ted Brooks/CTV News Toronto)
Highway 401 chopper Several vehicles were damaged in collisions on Highway 401 near Trenton, Ont. Jan. 27, 2026. Eastbound lanes were closed between Brighton, Ont. and Belleville, Ont. (Ted Brooks/CTV News Toronto)
Hwy 401 collision QUINTE NEWS Collisions closed parts of Highway 401 in Quinte West on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. (CREDIT: QUINTE NEWS)
Hwy 401 collision QUINTE NEWS Collisions closed parts of Highway 401 in Quinte West on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. (CREDIT: QUINTE NEWS)
Hwy 401 collision QUINTE NEWS Collisions closed parts of Highway 401 in Quinte West on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. (CREDIT: QUINTE NEWS)
Hwy 401 collision QUINTE NEWS Collisions closed parts of Highway 401 in Quinte West on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. (CREDIT: QUINTE NEWS)
Hwy 401 Palace Road OPP A tractor trailer collision on Highway 401 at Palace Road near Napanee, Ont. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, caused lane closures. (OPP/X)
Hwy 401 Palace Road OPP A tractor trailer collision on Highway 401 at Palace Road near Napanee, Ont. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, caused lane closures. (OPP/X)
Hwy 401 Palace Road OPP A tractor trailer collision on Highway 401 at Palace Road near Napanee, Ont. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, caused lane closures. (OPP/X)
OPP 401 conditions Snow-covered lanes are pictured on Highway 401 east of Napanee, Ont. Jan. 27, 2026. Multiple collisions involving dozens of vehicles have closed parts of the highway. (OPP/X)
OPP 401 conditions Snow-covered lanes are pictured on Highway 401 east of Napanee, Ont. Jan. 27, 2026. Multiple collisions involving dozens of vehicles have closed parts of the highway. (OPP/X)
Hwy 401 WB at Wallbridge Rd A picture of Highway 401 westbound at Wallbridge Road in Belleville, Ont. Jan. 27, 2026. (Ministry of Transportation of Ontario/511on.ca)
Hwy 401 WB at Wallbridge Road MTO A picture of Highway 401 westbound at Wallbridge Road in Belleville, Ont. Jan. 27, 2026. (Ministry of Transportation of Ontario/511on.ca)
