Car fire shuts down busy intersection in Midland

BARRIE -- Traffic along County Road 93 at Yonge Street in Midland was brought to a halt after an early morning vehicle fire Monday.

South Georgian Bay OPP Constable David Hobson says Midland Fire responded and doused the flames, but run-off from the water used caused icy-conditions in the intersection.

#SGBOPP cty 93 closed at Young Street Midland for car fire @MidlandON. @simcoecounty^dh pic.twitter.com/7LuXVuaetR

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No one was injured.

The road was closed for the car to be removed and give crews time to salt the intersection.