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A bus rollover on Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, sent five people to hospital on Sunday, October 11, 2026, prompting a closure of the westbound off-ramp at Bloomfield Road.

The single-vehicle collision occurred during the morning, according to local media reports citing the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). All five people transported to hospital were reported to have suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The full extent of their injuries was not disclosed.

The incident affected traffic around the Bloomfield Road interchange as authorities responded and worked to manage the scene.

What Happened on Highway 401?

Reports indicate that a bus rolled over on the westbound off-ramp at Bloomfield Road along Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent.

The collision involved a single vehicle, according to the initial reports. Authorities had not publicly established the cause of the rollover at the time of publication.

No further confirmed details were available about what caused the bus to overturn or the sequence of events immediately before the crash.

Five People Taken to Hospital

Five people were transported to hospital following the collision. Initial reports described their injuries as non-life-threatening, although medical details and the identities of those involved were not released.

The report did not establish whether anyone else received treatment at the scene or whether additional people were involved beyond those taken to hospital.

Highway 401 Ramp Closure and Traffic Disruptions

The westbound off-ramp at Bloomfield Road was reported closed following the rollover. Drivers were advised to avoid the affected area while emergency responders attended the incident.

The duration of the closure was not confirmed in the initial reports. Motorists travelling through Chatham-Kent were advised to watch for updated traffic information and follow any directions issued by police.

Investigation Into the Chatham-Kent Accident

The cause of the rollover remained unknown in the reports reviewed. Investigators may need to establish the circumstances surrounding the vehicle’s movement, road conditions and any other factors that contributed to the collision.

Until authorities release further information, no specific explanation for the crash should be treated as confirmed.

Chatham Accident Today: Key Details

Latest Updates

The initial reports established that five people were taken to hospital and that the affected ramp was closed. Further details about the cause of the rollover, the identities of those involved and the timing of the road reopening were not established in the information reviewed for this article.

This report should be updated if OPP or other relevant authorities publish additional information.

Disclaimer

This article is based on initial media reports available on October 11, 2026. Information about the cause of the collision, the people involved and the road closure may change as authorities provide further updates. The cause of the rollover has not been confirmed, and no unverified explanation should be treated as fact.