Eastbound lanes of Highway 401 in Scarborough reopen after collision

Updated: October 21, 2025 at 10:05PM EDT

Published: October 21, 2025 at 6:03PM EDT

A fiery multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 in Scarborough resulted in a lengthy closure on Tuesday evening.

It happened in the eastbound lanes past Meadowvale Road around 5:30 p.m.

Images from the scene show thick smoke and visible flames at the scene.

The fire was later knocked down, and no injuries were reported.

The cause of the collision is unknown. The highway fully reopened shortly after 9:20 p.m.