As many as 50 vehicles could be involved in a serious accident on Highway 401 near Newcastle, the Ministry of Transportation tells CP24.
It happened at around 3:30 p.m. in the westbound lanes of Highway 401 near Newtonville Road.
The eastbound lanes on Highway 401 are closed at Highway 35 and the westbound lanes are closed at Newtonville Road as a result.
There are not believed to be any serious injuries.
It is not known how long the closures will remain in effect.
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