Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have closed all eastbound lanes of Highway 401 at Oxford Road 29 following a crash.

The collision was reported shortly after 7:30 a.m. Thursday.

An OPP spokesperson confirmed to 570 NewsRadio that one person was killed in the crash involving two transport trucks.

Motorists are being detoured off the highway in Drumbo and can rejoin at Cedar Creek Road in Ayr.

OPP expect the closure to last into Thursday afternoon.

Stay with 570 NewsRadio for the latest traffic updates.