One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 12 in Severn Township.
The OPP says it happened on the highway at Sturgeon Bay Road around 730 this morning.
Police say the name of the victim is being withheld, pending next of kin notification, while another person was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries, and two occupants were also treated locally.
OPP Central Region Traffic Reconstruction Members are on scene assisting with the investigation. The intersection of Sturgeon Bay Road/Vasey Road and Hwy 12 will remain closed for several hours. Motorists are asked to avoid the area until further notice. Police have also closed the off-ramps at Vasey Road from Highway 400 to assist with traffic.
The Orillia OPP request that any witnesses who have not already spoken to police or have dash cam footage of the collision to please call the Orillia OPP at 705-326-3536 or at 1-888-310-1122.
#OrilliaOPP are currently investigating a serious collision at Hwy 12 and Sturgeon Bay Road. Both roads will be closed until further notice. @Ornge attending. Please avoid the area. More information to come when available. ^bb
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) April 28, 2022
