
1 dead following pileup on Hwy. 401 in Cobourg: OPP
Videos
-
1 dead following pileup on Hwy. 401 in Cobourg: OPP
00:42 | January 16, 2025
-
Toronto snowstorm: City to plow until Friday, advises residents to ‘be patient’
02:20 | 1 hour ago
-
Peterborough cyclists prove winter won’t stop them from riding
02:15 | February 7, 2025
-
3 injured, family pet dies in County Road 28 collision near Bewdley: Northumberland OPP
00:35 | January 17, 2025
-
1 dead after collision on Hwy. 7 near Peterborough: OPP
02:18 | January 16, 2025
-
New York City’s new congestion toll kicks in, would it work in Toronto?
02:14 | January 5, 2025
-
Ontario storm: Cottage country still digging out of massive snowfall
02:43 | December 2, 2024
-
Cannabis-impaired driving on the rise in Ontario, CAA study finds
00:34 | November 28, 2024
-
2 senior pedestrians struck by pickup truck in Lakefield: Peterborough police
00:39 | October 22, 2024
-
Drivers die in 2-vehicle collision on County Road 25 in Trent Hills: OPP
00:54 | October 21, 2024
-
Ontario’s tunnel vision and when the mega project could be built
04:51 | October 13, 2024
-
Teenager dies after being struck by vehicle in Peterborough: police
00:38 | September 16, 2024
-
Curve Lake First Nation man dies in County Road 28 collision: Northumberland OPP
00:52 | September 16, 2024
-
7 injured in Hwy 115 crashes south of Peterborough
00:48 | September 10, 2024
-
Peterborough county, city police increase enforcement during back to school campaign
02:17 | August 29, 2024
-
Delay to Parkhill Road construction project frustrates residents
02:12 | August 28, 2024
-
OPP to increase focus on “Move Over” law on August long weekend
01:37 | August 2, 2024
-
Motorcyclist to hospital following collision in Peterborough
00:36 | July 29, 2024
-
2 to hospital after car, van crash into corn field near Ennismore
00:35 | July 26, 2024
-
2 injured in Aylmer Street collision in Peterborough
00:31 | July 25, 2024
-
Busy road construction season in Peterborough means a challenging time for motorists
01:52 | July 23, 2024
-
Collision closes section of Highway 7 in Lindsay
00:38 | July 16, 2024
-
Toronto residents reconsidering future in GTHA region due to increasing traffic: poll
00:46 | July 16, 2024
-
Highway 401 speed limit increases come into effect in Eastern Ontario
02:20 | July 12, 2024
-
Peterborough County OPP step up patrols over summertime as highway traffic surges
02:17 | July 11, 2024
-
Driver charged after pedestrian struck in Peterborough
00:34 | July 2, 2024
-
5 to hospital after Hwy 7 crash in Kawartha Lakes: OPP
00:34 | July 2, 2024
-
SUV crash on Chemong Road sends pole onto another vehicle in Peterborough
00:35 | June 19, 2024
-
Collision closes part of Hwy 7 east of Peterborough
00:40 | June 15, 2024
-
Ontario reports increase in ATV fatalities
02:28 | June 13, 2024
-
Ebike rider sent to hospital following collision in Peterborough: police
00:48 | June 5, 2024
-
1 dead following pileup on Hwy. 401 in Cobourg: OPP
00:42 | January 16, 2025
-
Toronto snowstorm: City to plow until Friday, advises residents to ‘be patient’
02:20 | 1 hour ago
-
Peterborough cyclists prove winter won’t stop them from riding
02:15 | February 7, 2025
-
3 injured, family pet dies in County Road 28 collision near Bewdley: Northumberland OPP
00:35 | January 17, 2025
-
1 dead after collision on Hwy. 7 near Peterborough: OPP
02:18 | January 16, 2025
-
New York City’s new congestion toll kicks in, would it work in Toronto?
02:14 | January 5, 2025
-
Ontario storm: Cottage country still digging out of massive snowfall
02:43 | December 2, 2024
-
Cannabis-impaired driving on the rise in Ontario, CAA study finds
00:34 | November 28, 2024
-
2 senior pedestrians struck by pickup truck in Lakefield: Peterborough police
00:39 | October 22, 2024
-
Drivers die in 2-vehicle collision on County Road 25 in Trent Hills: OPP
00:54 | October 21, 2024
-
Ontario’s tunnel vision and when the mega project could be built
04:51 | October 13, 2024
-
Teenager dies after being struck by vehicle in Peterborough: police
00:38 | September 16, 2024
-
Curve Lake First Nation man dies in County Road 28 collision: Northumberland OPP
00:52 | September 16, 2024
-
7 injured in Hwy 115 crashes south of Peterborough
00:48 | September 10, 2024
-
Peterborough county, city police increase enforcement during back to school campaign
02:17 | August 29, 2024
-
Delay to Parkhill Road construction project frustrates residents
02:12 | August 28, 2024
-
OPP to increase focus on “Move Over” law on August long weekend
01:37 | August 2, 2024
-
Motorcyclist to hospital following collision in Peterborough
00:36 | July 29, 2024
-
2 to hospital after car, van crash into corn field near Ennismore
00:35 | July 26, 2024
-
2 injured in Aylmer Street collision in Peterborough
00:31 | July 25, 2024
-
Busy road construction season in Peterborough means a challenging time for motorists
01:52 | July 23, 2024
-
Collision closes section of Highway 7 in Lindsay
00:38 | July 16, 2024
-
Toronto residents reconsidering future in GTHA region due to increasing traffic: poll
00:46 | July 16, 2024
-
Highway 401 speed limit increases come into effect in Eastern Ontario
02:20 | July 12, 2024
-
Peterborough County OPP step up patrols over summertime as highway traffic surges
02:17 | July 11, 2024
-
Driver charged after pedestrian struck in Peterborough
00:34 | July 2, 2024
-
5 to hospital after Hwy 7 crash in Kawartha Lakes: OPP
00:34 | July 2, 2024
-
SUV crash on Chemong Road sends pole onto another vehicle in Peterborough
00:35 | June 19, 2024
-
Collision closes part of Hwy 7 east of Peterborough
00:40 | June 15, 2024
-
Ontario reports increase in ATV fatalities
02:28 | June 13, 2024
-
Ebike rider sent to hospital following collision in Peterborough: police
00:48 | June 5, 2024
1 dead following pileup on Hwy. 401 in Cobourg: OPP
Description
January 16, 2025
One person is dead and four others were injured following a multi-vehicle pileup on Highway 401 in the Cobourg area on Thursday.
Northumberland OPP say a 70-year-old man from Colborne, Ont., died in the series of crashes which happened around noontime in the westbound lanes near Burnham Street.
The pileup included 15 vehicles which included two transport trucks, OPP said.
Four other people were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police report.
The two lanes were closed until 2:45 a.m. Friday as OPP investigated.
Police note heavy lake effect now was impacting driving conditions throughout the region.
Investigators are asking for anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage of the collisions and has not spoken with police, to contact the Northumberland OPP detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
-
1 dead following pileup on Hwy. 401 in Cobourg: OPP00:42 | January 16, 2025
-
Toronto snowstorm: City to plow until Friday, advises residents to ‘be patient’02:20 | 1 hour ago
-
Peterborough cyclists prove winter won’t stop them from riding02:15 | February 7, 2025
-
3 injured, family pet dies in County Road 28 collision near Bewdley: Northumberland OPP00:35 | January 17, 2025
-
1 dead after collision on Hwy. 7 near Peterborough: OPP02:18 | January 16, 2025
-
New York City’s new congestion toll kicks in, would it work in Toronto?02:14 | January 5, 2025
-
Ontario storm: Cottage country still digging out of massive snowfall02:43 | December 2, 2024
-
Cannabis-impaired driving on the rise in Ontario, CAA study finds00:34 | November 28, 2024
-
2 senior pedestrians struck by pickup truck in Lakefield: Peterborough police00:39 | October 22, 2024
-
Drivers die in 2-vehicle collision on County Road 25 in Trent Hills: OPP00:54 | October 21, 2024
-
Ontario’s tunnel vision and when the mega project could be built04:51 | October 13, 2024
-
Teenager dies after being struck by vehicle in Peterborough: police00:38 | September 16, 2024
-
Curve Lake First Nation man dies in County Road 28 collision: Northumberland OPP00:52 | September 16, 2024
-
7 injured in Hwy 115 crashes south of Peterborough00:48 | September 10, 2024
-
Peterborough county, city police increase enforcement during back to school campaign02:17 | August 29, 2024
-
Delay to Parkhill Road construction project frustrates residents02:12 | August 28, 2024
-
OPP to increase focus on “Move Over” law on August long weekend01:37 | August 2, 2024
-
Motorcyclist to hospital following collision in Peterborough00:36 | July 29, 2024
-
2 to hospital after car, van crash into corn field near Ennismore00:35 | July 26, 2024
-
2 injured in Aylmer Street collision in Peterborough00:31 | July 25, 2024
-
Busy road construction season in Peterborough means a challenging time for motorists01:52 | July 23, 2024
-
Collision closes section of Highway 7 in Lindsay00:38 | July 16, 2024
-
Toronto residents reconsidering future in GTHA region due to increasing traffic: poll00:46 | July 16, 2024
-
Highway 401 speed limit increases come into effect in Eastern Ontario02:20 | July 12, 2024
-
Peterborough County OPP step up patrols over summertime as highway traffic surges02:17 | July 11, 2024
-
Driver charged after pedestrian struck in Peterborough00:34 | July 2, 2024
-
5 to hospital after Hwy 7 crash in Kawartha Lakes: OPP00:34 | July 2, 2024
-
SUV crash on Chemong Road sends pole onto another vehicle in Peterborough00:35 | June 19, 2024
-
Collision closes part of Hwy 7 east of Peterborough00:40 | June 15, 2024
-
Ontario reports increase in ATV fatalities02:28 | June 13, 2024
-
Ebike rider sent to hospital following collision in Peterborough: police00:48 | June 5, 2024
-
1 dead following pileup on Hwy. 401 in Cobourg: OPP00:42 | January 16, 2025
-
Toronto snowstorm: City to plow until Friday, advises residents to ‘be patient’02:20 | 1 hour ago
-
Peterborough cyclists prove winter won’t stop them from riding02:15 | February 7, 2025
-
3 injured, family pet dies in County Road 28 collision near Bewdley: Northumberland OPP00:35 | January 17, 2025
-
1 dead after collision on Hwy. 7 near Peterborough: OPP02:18 | January 16, 2025
-
New York City’s new congestion toll kicks in, would it work in Toronto?02:14 | January 5, 2025
-
Ontario storm: Cottage country still digging out of massive snowfall02:43 | December 2, 2024
-
Cannabis-impaired driving on the rise in Ontario, CAA study finds00:34 | November 28, 2024
-
2 senior pedestrians struck by pickup truck in Lakefield: Peterborough police00:39 | October 22, 2024
-
Drivers die in 2-vehicle collision on County Road 25 in Trent Hills: OPP00:54 | October 21, 2024
-
Ontario’s tunnel vision and when the mega project could be built04:51 | October 13, 2024
-
Teenager dies after being struck by vehicle in Peterborough: police00:38 | September 16, 2024
-
Curve Lake First Nation man dies in County Road 28 collision: Northumberland OPP00:52 | September 16, 2024
-
7 injured in Hwy 115 crashes south of Peterborough00:48 | September 10, 2024
-
Peterborough county, city police increase enforcement during back to school campaign02:17 | August 29, 2024
-
Delay to Parkhill Road construction project frustrates residents02:12 | August 28, 2024
-
OPP to increase focus on “Move Over” law on August long weekend01:37 | August 2, 2024
-
Motorcyclist to hospital following collision in Peterborough00:36 | July 29, 2024
-
2 to hospital after car, van crash into corn field near Ennismore00:35 | July 26, 2024
-
2 injured in Aylmer Street collision in Peterborough00:31 | July 25, 2024
-
Busy road construction season in Peterborough means a challenging time for motorists01:52 | July 23, 2024
-
Collision closes section of Highway 7 in Lindsay00:38 | July 16, 2024
-
Toronto residents reconsidering future in GTHA region due to increasing traffic: poll00:46 | July 16, 2024
-
Highway 401 speed limit increases come into effect in Eastern Ontario02:20 | July 12, 2024
-
Peterborough County OPP step up patrols over summertime as highway traffic surges02:17 | July 11, 2024
-
Driver charged after pedestrian struck in Peterborough00:34 | July 2, 2024
-
5 to hospital after Hwy 7 crash in Kawartha Lakes: OPP00:34 | July 2, 2024
-
SUV crash on Chemong Road sends pole onto another vehicle in Peterborough00:35 | June 19, 2024
-
Collision closes part of Hwy 7 east of Peterborough00:40 | June 15, 2024
-
Ontario reports increase in ATV fatalities02:28 | June 13, 2024
-
Ebike rider sent to hospital following collision in Peterborough: police00:48 | June 5, 2024
1 dead following pileup on Hwy. 401 in Cobourg: OPP
Description
January 16, 2025
One person is dead and four others were injured following a multi-vehicle pileup on Highway 401 in the Cobourg area on Thursday.
Northumberland OPP say a 70-year-old man from Colborne, Ont., died in the series of crashes which happened around noontime in the westbound lanes near Burnham Street.
The pileup included 15 vehicles which included two transport trucks, OPP said.
Four other people were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police report.
The two lanes were closed until 2:45 a.m. Friday as OPP investigated.
Police note heavy lake effect now was impacting driving conditions throughout the region.
Investigators are asking for anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage of the collisions and has not spoken with police, to contact the Northumberland OPP detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
National News
-
Toronto snowstorm: City to plow until Friday, advises residents to ‘be patient’2:206 hours ago
-
Blood Tribe First Nation vows to uphold Jon Wells’ legacy2:0818 hours ago
-
Why auto thefts in Canada declined in 20242:0018 hours ago
-
How Trump is testing the limits of presidential power2:0218 hours ago
-
Russia-Ukraine war: Trump talks peace deal with Putin, Zelenskyy2:0618 hours ago
-
Canada becoming 51st state is ‘non-starter’: Trudeau2:0019 hours ago
-
Global National: Feb. 1221:2919 hours ago
-
US warns Ukraine NATO membership “unrealistic objective” of peace talks1:5919 hours ago
-
AI-generated deepfake video shows Jewish celebrities denouncing Kanye West0:2820 hours ago
-
Mexico, U.S. will discuss steel tariffs later this week: Mexican president1:3820 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Russia-Ukraine war: Trump talks peace deal with Putin, Zelenskyy2:0618 hours ago
-
Italian police arrest at least 130 in massive mafia crack-down1:2024 hours ago
-
Canadian premiers go to Washington in bid to convince Trump to drop tariffs1:471 day ago
-
Trudeau vows ‘not a snowball’s chance in hell’ of Canada becoming 51st US state6:171 day ago
-
Financial well-being and managing money during potential tariffs3:461 day ago
-
Canada’s premiers meet Washington lawmakers in effort to sway Trump to drop tariffs, avoid trade war0:511 day ago
-
‘A lot of pride’: NHL players pumped for 4 Nations Face-Off1:511 day ago
-
Paris AI summit: World leaders gather for ‘family photo’1:142 days ago
-
Hamas delays hostage releases as it accuses Israel of violating ceasefire2:052 days ago
-
Ford urges Trudeau to name fentanyl czar ‘today’: ‘This can’t be the speed we operate at’1:463 days ago
Sponsored Content
Trending
-
Canadian premiers go to Washington in bid to convince Trump to drop tariffs1:471 day ago
-
Southern Ontario to get hit with snowstorm, up to 40 cm expected in some areas2:231 day ago
-
How Trump is testing the limits of presidential power2:0218 hours ago
-
Edmonton soccer team devastated after $40K tournament fund disappears days before event1:3120 hours ago
-
Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign steel, aluminum4:352 days ago
-
Questions remain for Alberta premier over allegations of health-care sweetheart deals2:016 days ago
Canada
-
Blood Tribe First Nation vows to uphold Jon Wells’ legacy2:0818 hours ago
-
Canada becoming 51st state is ‘non-starter’: Trudeau2:0019 hours ago
-
Fentanyl Czar a welcome change for Alberta’s border communities1:5018 hours ago
-
From beer to fridges, what products might cost more with metal tariffs?1:511 day ago
-
Border security strengthened in fight against fentanyl trafficking2:451 day ago
-
Danielle Smith responds to explosive AHS allegations: Alberta will ‘get to the bottom of it’2:351 day ago
-
CAA reveals first-ever EV winter test results5:551 day ago
-
Hamilton mayor responds to Trump’s tariffs5:591 day ago
-
2 arrested, 1 at large in 2024 Winnipeg murder, police say1:031 day ago
-
Jon Wells’ family awaits justice 5 months after police custody death2:242 days ago
U.S. News
-
How Trump is testing the limits of presidential power2:0218 hours ago
-
‘American workers first’: White House defends Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum2:2024 hours ago
-
Pete Hegseth says Europe must ‘own’ their security, calls NATO membership for Ukraine not ‘realistic’4:341 day ago
-
Musk dismisses ‘hostile takeover of government’ allegations as Trump calls USAID ‘corrupt’3:151 day ago
-
Are Canadians rethinking their U.S. travel plans?4:312 days ago
-
Conservationists ‘disappointed’ by Trump executive order bringing back plastic straws2:192 days ago
-
Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign steel, aluminum4:352 days ago
-
‘The effects will be devastating’: Projected tariffs, layoffs spark calls for worker support1:293 days ago
-
Super Bowl LIX: Eagles fans celebrate win over Chiefs, fires lit on streets2:143 days ago
-
Missing commuter plane found crashed on Alaska sea ice, no survivors0:276 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
Russia-Ukraine war: Trump talks peace deal with Putin, Zelenskyy2:0618 hours ago
-
Mexico, U.S. will discuss steel tariffs later this week: Mexican president1:3820 hours ago
-
NATO chief backs Trump’s call for equal Ukraine aid, urges higher defence spending1:1523 hours ago
-
Italian police arrest at least 130 in massive mafia crack-down1:2024 hours ago
-
“Here we are all these years later:” Trudeau on if NATO can survive a 2nd Trump presidency1:391 day ago
-
Pete Hegseth says Europe must ‘own’ their security, calls NATO membership for Ukraine not ‘realistic’4:341 day ago
-
Trudeau vows ‘not a snowball’s chance in hell’ of Canada becoming 51st US state6:171 day ago
-
Trump vows to resettle Gazans in Jordan, Egypt1:502 days ago
-
Trump says he has ‘U.S. authority’ to seize Gaza, refuse re-entry to Palestinians2:552 days ago
-
Health Matters: Uganda confirms 9 cases in Ebola outbreak2:132 days ago
Politics
-
Canada becoming 51st state ‘not going to happen’: Blair0:445 hours ago
-
Steel and aluminum workforce uncertainty3:235 hours ago
-
Canada’s new fentanyl czar looks to satisfy Trump’s border demands5:177 hours ago
-
Students push to save Surrey learning centre1:5013 hours ago
-
How Trump is testing the limits of presidential power2:0218 hours ago
-
Russia-Ukraine war: Trump talks peace deal with Putin, Zelenskyy2:0618 hours ago
-
Canada becoming 51st state is ‘non-starter’: Trudeau2:0019 hours ago
-
Eby and Premiers in Washington1:5820 hours ago
-
Liberal leadership candidates Freeland, Carney speak with Global News during B.C. tours19:3418 hours ago
-
Vancouver mayor calls Metro Vancouver board a ‘waste of time’2:0620 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
Bird flu cases concern disease experts as seasonal influenza numbers soar1:5324 hours ago
-
Health Matters: 1/3 of Canadian teens are vaping, according to Health Canada survey2:041 day ago
-
Made-in-Alberta cancer pill gets fast-track designation from the FDA2:172 days ago
-
Canada donates mpox vaccines to the Democratic Republic of Congo1:232 days ago
-
Essential tips for maintaining heart health5:152 days ago
-
Health Matters: What’s behind rising number of flu cases?4:102 days ago
-
How sleep deprivation impacts our emotions5:492 days ago
-
How London cab drivers are helping Alzheimer’s, AI research2:043 days ago
-
Regular cannabis use linked to rise in schizophrenia, ICES report says1:573 days ago
-
Canadian HIV-AIDS charity loses funding, under pressure as USAID gets gutted2:013 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Should you speed up car purchases as Trump imposes metal tariffs?1:482 days ago
-
Measuring the true value of Canada’s tourism industry4:072 days ago
-
Want to ‘Buy Canadian’? Here’s what to look for on the label5:121 week ago
-
These six industries would be hit hardest by Trump tariffs2:222 weeks ago
-
Accused senior Iranian official fighting to stay in Canada2:472 weeks ago
-
Does Canada’s foreign interference report go far enough?2:482 weeks ago
-
Could bug-sized robots be the future of pollination?1:423 weeks ago
-
PowerSchool data breach: How to protect yourself after millions of Canadians impacted1:583 weeks ago
-
Increasing housing supply alone won’t solve Canada’s affordability crisis4:113 weeks ago
-
Is Western democracy under attack?12:504 weeks ago
News Bloopers
-
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:485 months ago
-
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:059 months ago
-
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2416 months ago
-
Global Calgary weather anchor startled by surprise guest appearance0:2120 months ago
-
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0027 months ago
-
Global National anchor Farah Nasser swallows fly on-air0:1730 months ago
-
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5730 months ago
-
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1431 months ago
-
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1134 months ago
-
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3828 months ago