The OPP had shut down the northbound lanes from Highway 11 to Forbes Road; one person was airlifted to a trauma center with injuries that are not life-threatening.
Update (11:20 a. m.): The OPP reports that the northbound lanes of Highway 400, between Highway 11 and Forbes Road, have reopened after this morning’s accident.
Authorities say one individual was taken to a trauma center with injuries that aren’t considered life-threatening.
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ORIGINAL STORY
A stretch of Highway 400 was closed north of Barrie earlier today for an investigation into a collision.
The Ontario Provincial Police stated that the northbound lanes were blocked off between Highway 11 and Forbes Road in Springwater Township starting around 8 a. m.
Police indicated that injuries had been reported and were being evaluated at the scene.
Drivers were advised to steer clear of the area by using different routes since a “prolonged closure” was anticipated for both the investigation and cleanup efforts.
Barrie Today will share more updates as information comes in.
#Hwy400 NB closed between Hwy. 11 and Forbes Rd. in #Springwater, due to a collision. Injuries have been reported and are being assessed. Please avoid the area by using alternate routes. Expect a prolonged closure during the investigation and clean-up efforts. Updates to follow.… pic. twitter. com/9v7Q9rw7J9
– OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) May 18, 2026
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