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Highway 11 shut down after multiple collisions amid whiteouts

There are reports on social media that up to 50 vehicles may be involved and that there are multiple crashes that have occurred on the highway in Orillia area
OrilliaMatters Staff
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Motorists on Highway 11 are encountering whiteouts and a multi-vehicle crash. Police say the southbound lanes of the highway are closed between Coldwater Road and Line 15 and the closure is likely to be in place for quite a while.Facebook Photo

Highway 11 is shut down in the Orillia area after multiple crashes on the snow-covered highway.

The Orillia OPP say the highway — in both directions — between Coldwater Road and Line 15 are closed due to a collision. Firefighters and paramedics have also been dispatched.

There are reports on social media that up to 50 vehicles may be involved and that there are multiple crashes that have occurred along that stretch of highway.

An intense snow squall has been hovering over Orillia for a few hours, creating whiteout conditions.

Police are asking people to avoid any unnecessary travel.

The highway is expected to be closed for some time. Police say side roads are experiencing higher volumes with similar road conditions resulting in subsequent collisions. Please avoid the area and avoid travel if possible, says the OPP.