Crashes have been piling up over the course of the morning with multiple slowdowns on the local stretch of the 401 in Quinte.
There was a two-vehicle crash on the eastbound 401 just past Wooler Road around 7:30 am. Two people had to be extricated though there were no major injuries. One lane was closed in that area for the investigation, but traffic was getting by slowly. They hoped to have it cleared by 9 am.
The first serious crash was posted online around 7 am.
Collision on HWY 401 Westbound at Palace Rd (IC 582)/CR 5, Napanee. Left shoulder and left lane closed.
Start Time
2026-01-15 6:56 AM
Last Updated
2026-01-15 6:56 AM
OPP posted the following advisory on social media just before 7 am, as well.
OPP NOTICE FOR EAST REGION – If you don’t HAVE to go anywhere today, it would be a good idea to stay off the roads. While there has not been a lot of accumulation, there has been a lot of drifting snow building up on some sections of most roads. OPP officers have responded to nearly a dozen collisions across eastern Ontario since 5am. Thankfully most have been minor, with vehicles landing in a ditch. No serious injuries have been reported. If you must be on the roads, slow down, leave extra following distance, keep headlights TURNED on and keep your eyes on the road ahead. Never pass a working snow plow. They are working to make the road safer for you. The snow is expected to continue all day, meaning things will not be getting better.