Update (5:30 p.m.): Provincial police say the highway was completely reopened.
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ORIGINAL STORY
NEW TECUMSETH — Provincial police have closed Highway 89 in both directions following a crash near Alliston this afternoon.
The OPP says the highway is closed between the 8th and 9th lines.
Emergency crews are on scene.
Police announced the closure around 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
BarrieToday will provide an update as more information becomes available.
COLLISION: #Hwy89 is fully closed between 8th Line to 9th Line in Alliston - Highway is closed following a collision. #OPP on scene. ^cw pic.twitter.com/lrGMTsm8pS
— OPPCommunicationsCR (@OPP_COMM_CR) December 5, 2024