One dead in crash near Prescott, Highway 401 closed

One person is dead following a collision between a number of heavy trucks on Highway 401 between the towns of Maitland and Prescott early Thursday afternoon.
Provincial police said Highway 401 is closed in both directions after the collision involving two tractor trailers and a a tanker truck carrying petroleum.
The petroleum leaked onto the highway following the crash.
The creash happened at about 1 p.m. on the westbound lanes between County Road 15 and Edward Street exits.
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