401 closed as Mississauga woman killed in early morning collision

A Mississauga woman has been killed in a three-car crash the occurred along Highway 401 this morning.

Ontario Provincial Police say the collision happened just after 5 a.m. along the eastbound lanes near Highway 400.

The 78-year-old woman was taken to the hospital but later succumbed to her injuries. Her name has not been released.

Two other people received minor injuries.

(A scene from the fatal accident along Highway 401 this morning. OPP supplied photo)