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Female driver dead following single-vehicle crash on Hwy. 401 in Courtice

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An Ontario Provincial Police vehicle is pictured in this file image. (File photo/Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police | Photo credit: Bobb Barratt)

A motorist has died following “serious” single-vehicle collision in Courtice, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say.

The crash happened on the eastbound Highway 401 off-ramp to Courtice Road.

Toronto OPP say they were called to that area at around 5:30 a.m.

They say the driver, who was the vehicle’s sole occupant, was taken to the hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

The eastbound Highway 401 off-ramp to Courtice Road remains closed as police investigate.

“The on-site investigation is ongoing. The exit ramp is expected to remain closed for a few more hours,” OPP said.

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes.