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UPDATE: Eastbound 401 reopens between Hwy. 40 and Kent Bridge Road

The eastbound lanes and on-ramps of Highway 401 have reopened after a collision closed the road between Highway 40 (Communication Road) and Kent Bridge Road.

According to a tweet by the Ontario Provincial Police, the closure happened around 7 p.m. but reopened at midnight.

https://twitter.com/OPP_COMM_WR/status/1110028691340492800

A tweet from Chatham-Kent EMS said four Paramedic units were called to the scene. Five patients were treated, and one person suffered serious injuries while the other four had minor to moderate injuries.

https://twitter.com/CK_EMS/status/1109976701340135425

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