An Ontario Provincial Police vehicle is parked in Toronto on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tammy Hoy
Ontario Provincial Police have reopened all eastbound express lanes of Highway 401 at Islington Avenue after they were closed for several hours on Tuesday for a police investigation.
In an update, Toronto police confirmed that a person in distress was later pronounced dead, adding that it was “not a criminal matter,” and that no further information will be provided.
OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said traffic is flowing again after the hours-long backup, but there’s still residual congestion in the area.
Update: EB Express #Hwy401/Keele St has reopened after sudden death investigation. ^ks pic.twitter.com/kjJZEchTdt
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