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<\/p>\nThere are major delays on Highway 401 in Mississauga following a crash that left two people dead.<\/p>\n
The Ontario Provincial Police said it happened just before 9 a.m. in the eastbound express lanes around Dixie Road.<\/p>\n
Two passenger vehicles were involved in a rear-end collision as traffic was slowing.<\/p>\n
Two adults died at the scene. Three other people were taken to hospital with injuries, though the OPP didn\u2019t say how serious their injuries were.<\/p>\n
An Ornge air ambulance was seen landing on the highway.<\/p>\n
The eastbound express lanes of Highway 401 are closed at Mississauga Road.<\/p>\n
The transfer from the collector lanes to express is also shut down.<\/p>\n
The OPP said shortly after 10 a.m. that vehicles stuck the express lanes would soon be allowed to pass through the scene.<\/p>\n
Highway 410 southbound to Highway 401 is also fully closed.<\/p>\n
There is a very heavy traffic backup in the area and images from traffic cameras showed the eastbound collector lanes and westbound lanes are also experiencing delays.<\/p>\n
Any witnesses to the crash were asked to contact the Mississauga OPP at 905-858-8670.<\/p>\n
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Images via MTO<\/p>\n