Update: At 9 p. m., the OPP announced that all lanes had reopened.
Original story follows
A serious accident caused lane closures on Highway 400 Wednesday evening.
Emergency responders were called to the two-vehicle crash in the northbound lanes of the highway, near Dunlop Street, according to Ontario Provincial Police around 7 p. m.
Authorities mentioned that injuries are being evaluated.
The northbound lanes of the highway were shut down.
OPP urged drivers to consider using alternate routes.
#Hwy400 NB closed approaching Dunlop St. West in #Barrie. Emergency crews are responding to a serious collision involving two passenger vehicles. Injuries are being assessed. Please consider using alternate routes. Updates to follow.
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