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The Ontario Provincial Police have reported that three individuals lost their lives in a multi-vehicle accident on Highway 401 near London last week.
In a statement made on Monday, Elgin County OPP indicated that three occupants were in a sedan that was hit from behind by a commercial vehicle after traffic slowed in the eastbound lanes.
The incident occurred just after 4:00 p. m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13, close to Mill Road in the Township of Southwold, located west of London.
Authorities mentioned that traffic had backed up due to an earlier accident on the eastbound side of Highway 401 near Colonel Talbot Road in Middlesex County.
As for the victims, police have not released their identities yet.
Responding to the crash were Elgin County OPP, Middlesex County OPP, Medavie EMS Elgin, and local fire departments.
The investigation into the matter is still underway.
Authorities are urging anyone who has information or dashcam footage showing the involved vehicles to reach out to the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
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