OPP confirm two deaths in 402 pileup

Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues the investigation into a multi-vehicle collision which took place around 8:30 a.m. yesterday.

The collision happened in the west bound lanes of highway 402, just west of Oil Heritage road, and resulted in that section of highway being closed until about 9 a.m. this morning.

Lambton OPP have confirmed that two people were deceased at the scene. Post-mortem examinations are scheduled for today to determine the cause of death.

A total of 37 vehicles, made up of tractor trailers and passenger vehicles, were involved in this collision, which was one of three collisions taking place during a short period, on the stretch of highway 402 located west of Oil Heritage Road and up to the area of Waterworks Road.

The investigation is continuing.