Fatal crash on Hwy. 401 east of Morrisburg, Ont.

Highway 401 is closed between Morrisburg, Ont. and Ingleside following a fatal collision Wednesday afternoon.

One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario.

Emergency crews responded to a crash involving a transport truck and a passenger vehicle on Highway 401, just east of Morrisburg, Ont., at approximately 2:15 p.m. Wednesday.

Ontario Provincial Police say one person was pronounced dead.

Highway 401 was closed in both directions between Upper Canada Road and Ingleside for the investigation.

Eastbound lanes reopened at around 8 p.m. 

Westbound lanes remain closed for cleanup.

Police with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry OPP Detachment continue to investigate.