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Highway 401 Chaos: Wrong-Way Pursuit Ends in Tragedy

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A dramatic police pursuit on Highway 401 leads to a fatal crash with shocking outcomes. Read on to uncover the details.

A high-speed police chase on Highway 401 in Whitby ended tragically when a suspect drove the wrong way, causing a major crash that claimed the lives of four individuals, including an infant. The pursuit originated from a robbery call in Clarington and escalated into a devastating incident. The SIU is currently investigating the multi-vehicle crash that resulted from the pursuit.

The incident led to the closure of Highway 401 in both directions, causing significant traffic disruptions. Durham police were in pursuit of a robbery suspect who evaded them and entered the highway in the opposite direction, leading to the fatal collision. The severity of the crash and the loss of innocent lives have left the community in shock and mourning.

In a similar event, a wrong-way crash on Highway 401 in Whitby claimed the lives of four individuals, including an infant. The Ontario Provincial Police issued warnings for delays and congestion in the area due to the aftermath of the tragic incident. The investigation by the SIU into the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and crash continues, highlighting the importance of road safety and law enforcement procedures.

The pursuit and subsequent crash on Highway 401 have sparked debates on the risks and consequences of high-speed chases. Authorities are emphasizing the need for caution and adherence to traffic laws to prevent such devastating accidents in the future. The community is coming together to support the affected families and reflect on the importance of road safety in preventing further tragedies on the busy highway.

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Un accident sur l'autoroute 401 lié à une poursuite policière fait 4 ... (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Un suspect pourchassé par la police s'est engagé sur l'autoroute 401 en sens inverse à Whitby en banlieue de Toronto lundi soir, selon les policiers.

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Infant among 4 dead in Highway 401 crash after officer pursuit (Globalnews.ca)

The SIU says four people have died, including an infant, after a major crash on Highway 401 that started with a robbery call in Clarington, ...

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SIU probing fatal multi-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in Whitby after ... (durhamradionews.com)

It happened late Monday night after Durham police say they were chasing a robbery suspect from Clarington. Durham police say the suspect got onto the ...

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Fatal wrong-way crash on Highway 401 (CTV News Atlantic)

The SIU is investigating a fatal wrong-way crash on Highway 401 in Whitby, Ont. following a robbery call.

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'Fatalities' reported in Hwy. 401 crash after vehicle being pursued ... (CityNews Kitchener)

Highway 401 has been closed in both directions due to a serious crash near Highway 412 in Whitby, the OPP said.

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'EXPECT DELAYS, EXPECT CONGESTION': Westbound Highway ... (durhamregion.com)

According to Ontario Provincial Police, Highway 401 is closed in both directions with eastbound lanes blocked at Lake Ridge Road and westbound lanes ...

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VIDEO: Police chase wrong-way driver on Highway 401 ending in ... (insauga.com)

The crash happened around 8:30 p.m.. Police were called to a robbery in Clarington. The suspect fled when police arrived and a pursuit was initiated, Durham ...

2024 - La poursuite d'un suspect de vol à Clarington se termine par ... (Actual News Magazine)

CLARINGTON, Ont. — La police affirme qu'une poursuite qui a débuté par un appel concernant un vol qualifié dans une communauté au nord-est de Toronto s'est.

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Hwy. 401 crash in Whitby leaves 4 dead, including infant (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

A wrong-way crash on Highway 401 in Whitby last night has left four people dead, including an infant, Ontario's police watchdog says.

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Fatal wrong-way crash on Highway 401 (CTV Toronto)

The SIU is investigating a fatal wrong-way crash on Highway 401 in Whitby, Ont. following a robbery call.

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4 dead, including infant, in wrong-way crash on Highway 401: SIU (CTV Toronto)

A wrong-way crash on Highway 401 in Whitby last night has left four people dead, including an infant, Ontario's police watchdog says.

Infant among 4 killed in crash that closed Highway 401 (CBC.ca)

An infant is among four people killed in a fiery crash east of Toronto late Monday, after police pursued a robbery suspect driving the wrong way on Highway ...

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Grandparents, grandchild among 4 dead in wrong-way 401 pursuit ... (Toronto Sun)

— Ontario's police watchdog says two grandparents and their infant grandchild are among four people who died in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in Whitby ...

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Baby and grandparents killed in wrong-way crash involving police ... (CTV Toronto)

An infant and the child's grandparents – aged 55 and 60 – were all killed when a vehicle being pursued by police in the wrong direction on Highway 401 in ...

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Grandparents, infant among 4 people killed in wrong-way police ... (Toronto Star)

The infant's grandparents, ages 60 and 55, died in the crash, SIU spokesperson Monica Hudon told media at an update Tuesday at the scene. Also killed in the ...

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Hwy. 401 crash in Whitby leaves 4 dead, including infant (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

An infant and the child's grandparents – aged 55 and 60 – were all killed when a vehicle being pursued by police in the wrong direction on Highway 401 in ...

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Baby, grandparents among 4 people killed in wrong-way police ... (CTV Toronto)

A police chase which started with a liquor store robbery in Bowmanville Monday night ended in tragedy some 20 minutes later when a suspect fleeing police ...

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Police chase in spotlight after wrong-way pursuit on Highway 401 ... (Toronto Star)

The SIU is now investigating a fatal Whitby crash that killed four people, including grandparents and an infant, after a police pursuit involving a ...

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Grandparents, grandchild among 4 dead in wrong-way 401 pursuit ... (CityNews)

Two grandparents and their infant grandchild were killed on a busy stretch of Highway 401 on Monday night after a van being chased by police east of Toronto ...

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'Someone's going to get hurt': Radio calls captured tragic moments ... (Toronto Star)

A driver reportedly drove in the opposite direction on Highway 401 after fleeing from an alleged robbery in Clarington.

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VIDEO: Whitby crash details emerge after four killed on Highway ... (insauga.com)

More details have emerged regarding this morning's fatal crash on Highway 401. Special Investigation Unit spokesperson Monica Hudon held a press conference ...

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Police watchdog investigating after Highway 401 crash kills four east ... (The Globe and Mail)

Special Investigations Unit to look into police decision to pursue robbery suspect after collision killed a couple and their infant grandchild on Monday ...

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Motorcyclist critically injured in Hwy. 401 crash near Port Union ... (CityNews Toronto)

The crash happened on westbound collectors lanes at Port Union Road on Wednesday morning, Ontario Provincial Police said.

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Motorcyclist dead after Highway 401 crash near Port Union (Globalnews.ca)

OPP say a 27-year-old motorcyclist has died after a crash on Highway 401 in Toronto with a pickup truck on Wednesday morning.

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Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after crash on Hwy. 401 in Scarborough (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

A motorcyclist has been rushed to hospital without vital signs following a crash on Highway 401 in Scarborough, Ontario Provincial Police say.

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