Two people have been transported to hospital after three motorcycles were involved in a crash on Highway 401 at McCowan Road.

The eastbound express lanes of the highway were shut down as police investigated the collision.

Toronto EMS says a male motorcyclist in his mid 20s was transported to hospital with serious injuries. The second person suffered minor spinal injuries and was also taken to hospital.

Sgt. Kerry Schmidt says the major collision bureau was called to investigate the collision.