Three children lost their lives in a horrific accident on Highway 401 in Ontario, after a car driven by a 19-year-old man, suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, crashed.

Police reported that the accident occurred late at night near an exit of the highway in the Kingston area. The collision resulted in the immediate death of the three children, while several other individuals sustained varying degrees of injuries.

The young driver was arrested at the scene of the accident and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and causing death. He is expected to appear in court in the coming days.

The police expressed their deep sorrow for this tragedy and confirmed that investigations are still ongoing to determine all the circumstances. They also urged drivers to avoid drinking and driving to ensure their safety and that of others on the road.

For their part, the grieving families expressed their condolences through social media, calling for justice for their children, while the incident sparked a wave of anger and sympathy throughout the local community.