Highway 401 in Prescott reopens following four-vehicle collision

An OPP cruiser is pictured in this undated photo. (Source: OPP Central Region)

Ontario Provincial Police say a section of Highway 401 has reopened following a four-vehicle collision in Prescott on Thursday.

According to a statement on social media, the collision involved two tractor trailers and two passenger vehicles. OPP Sgt. Erin Cranton said officers responded shortly before 5 p.m.

In a second statement, OPP said two people were transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure.

The highway’s westbound lanes were closed between Edward Street and Merwin Lane for several hours following the collision, but they have since reopened.

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