UPDATE: The driver who died in the crash has been identified as 33-year-old Jack Moon of Kingston. Seven other people were transported to hospital by ambulance with minor injuries.
Update: The westbound lanes were closed between Maitland and Brockville during the investigation but have since reopened.
Update: One person is dead in the vehicle pile-up on Highway 401. The OPP says a a vehicle collision happened around noon in the westbound lanes and then a second collision happened moments later involving eight vehicles, including tractor trailers. The occupant of one of the vehicles was fatally injured as a result of the crash, according to the OPP. In total police say about 25 vehicles were involved in the pile-up.
Update: The OPP is reporting that one person has serious injuries in the crash involving multiple vehicles.
Multiple vehicle collisions have closed a section of the 401.
The westbound lanes of the highway are closed between Maitland and Brockville, according to the OPP.
Updates will be provided as they become available.