BARRIE

Whiteout conditions causing havoc on the region's roadways

Alessandra Carneiro CTVNews.ca Barrie Weekend Anchor/Videographer

Published Monday, March 1, 2021 5:21PM EST Last Updated Tuesday, March 2, 2021 1:19PM EST

A crash between two trucks on Highway 11 after whiteout conditions in Oro-Medonte on Monday, March 1, 2021 (Courtesy: OPP)

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BARRIE -- Whiteout conditions have left no part of our region untouched after police reported several crashes on the roads Monday.

In Oro-Medonte, the southbound lanes of Highway 11 were closed at Line 13 for a multi-vehicle crash.

According to OPP, the crash happened just after 3 p.m Monday. No major injuries have been reported, and the roads - which were closed for clean up - have since reopened.

In Dufferin County, earlier in the day, OPP responded to a crash involving eight vehicles on County Road 124, north of Shelburne, in Melancthon Township.

Police say there are no major injuries.

Officers are asking individuals planning to venture out in the central region to cancel all trips and stay home.