All southbound lanes of Highway 11 in the Orillia, Ont., location were closed down Friday early morning after multiple crashes were reported on the snow-covered roadway.
Ontario Provincial Police state the freeway is shut in between Coldwater Road and Line 15 for an unidentified period. Firefighters and paramedics have actually been sent off to the scene.
ROADWAY CLOSURE – Highway 11 Southbound#OrilliaOPP is suggesting #Hwy11 Southbound in between Old Barrie Road and Coldwater Road is shut for a multi-vehicle crash. Motorists are suggested to stay clear of the location and offer room to emergency situation cars reacting to the phone call. ^ sg pic.twitter.com/rJKunbE5NH
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) February 7, 2025
Social media reports recommend as lots of as 50 cars might be associated with different accidents along the stretch of freeway. Police state an extreme snow squall has actually stuck around over the Orillia location for a number of hours, triggering dangerous whiteout problems.
In light of these conditions, cops are prompting drivers to stay clear of any type of unneeded traveling The freeway is prepared for to stay shut for a long time as emergency situation solutions reply to the case.
Check highway conditions prior to going out throughout and around the location.
VIEW: Major crash reported on HWY 11, snow squalls develop hazardous problems
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