Man airlifted to hospital after three-vehicle collision

One person has been airlifted to Sunnybrook hospital following a three-vehicle collision on County Road 27 in Barrie.

Paramedics say two drivers were uninjured while the third victim, a man in his 40s, suffered serious injuries.

The collision happened at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Highway 27 between Lougheed Road and Salem Road.

The road was closed for several hours for the police investigation. 

It has since reopened.

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  The aftermath of a three-car collision on Highway 27 in Barrie, Ont. can be seen in this image on Wed. Jan 16, 2019 (Photo Courtesy: Essa Township Fire Chief)

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  A truck is severely damaged following a collision on Hwy 27, Barrie, Ont. on Jan. 16, 2019 (Courtesy: Essa Twp. Fire Chief)