Fatal Crash Shuts Down Highway 401 in Pickering

0:00It's April 26th. This is Canada News today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Cory with the story. All Eastbound lanes on Highway 401 in Pickering shut down this Sunday morning after a serious multi-vehicle crash. Ontario Provincial Police called it major, closing everything at Brock Road, where emergency crews rushed in just before 3am. The first incident involved the pickup truck slamming into a passenger vehicle. And tragically, the 38-year-old driver of that passenger car died right there at the scene. Then around 4.25am, things got worse with a second crash in the same spot. This time, a passenger vehicle hitting a police cruiser. Two officers ended up in the hospital with serious injuries, but nothing life-threatening. Now all Eastbound Collector and Express Lands from White's Roads they blocked off, and cops warn it'll be a long closure. Those, they're urging everyone to steer clear and take other routes to avoid the mess. Investigations still rolling as crews sort out what went down, so plan ahead if you're

1:00heading that way this morning.