On October 13, 2021 shortly after 1:00 a.m., members from the South Frontenac, Sharbot Lake, and Lennox and Addington OPP, Kingston fire department and Frontenac Paramedics responded to a multi-transport truck collision in the westbound lanes on Highway 401 near Gardiners Road in the City of Kingston.
The initial investigation indicated an eastbound transport truck crossed over the centre median and entered the westbound lanes, colliding with several other transport trucks.
Two drivers were pronounced deceased at the scene.
Names are being withheld until family members can be notified.
Another driver was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
South Frontenac OPP with the assistance of an OPP Technical Collision Investigation team continue to investigate the cause of the collision.
Highway 401 west from Gardiners Road to County Road 6 has been closed to all traffic and rerouted to the emergency detour route.
Any person with information should contact the South Frontenac OPP at 1-888-310-1122.