A collision involving a jackknifed tractor-trailer shut down the eastbound express lanes of Highway 401 in Mississauga for several hours on Friday.

The crash occurred near Mississauga Road at approximately 7:30 a.m., prompting Ontario Provincial Police to close the express lanes at Creditview Road.

The closure remained in effect for much of the day, causing disruptions for eastbound motorists. The lanes reopened at approximately 2:45 p.m.

It remains unclear whether anyone was injured in the collision.