Orillia OPP responded to Horseshoe Valley Highway space round 3 a.m.; roads had been closed within the space, however have since reopened
One particular person has died after being struck by a prepare in Craighurst early this morning.
Orillia OPP had been referred to as to Horseshoe Valley Highway close to Craighurst, about quarter-hour northwest of Barrie, round 3 a.m. for a report of a person strolling close to the prepare tracks.
OPP officers, together with CN Rail officers, Simcoe County paramedics and Oro-Medonte Township firefighters arrived on the scene after studies of somebody having been struck by a prepare, nevertheless the person was pronounced lifeless on the scene, in line with police.
The roadway was closed for a number of hours between Penetanguishene Highway and Horseshoe Valley Highway West, and each the northbound and southbound off-ramps had been closed through the investigation. They had been reopened round 8:30 a.m.
One native resident, who was on his technique to work simply earlier than 7 a.m., instructed BarrieToday that when he approached the tracks he discovered the realm “blocked by officers and barricaded,” including the rail crossing arms had been engaged and the prepare was stopped on the tracks.
Anybody with data is requested to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to stay nameless at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.
