Road south re-opened after five-vehicle crash

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE NEWS RELEASE ************************ Britt, Ont. - Ontario Provincial Police want to advise the motoring public that Highway 69 at Highway 526 has been closed to traffic due to a multi-vehicle collision at that location.

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE NEWS RELEASE

************************ Britt, Ont. - Ontario Provincial Police want to advise the motoring public that Highway 69 at Highway 526 has been closed to traffic due to a multi-vehicle collision at that location.

The accident involves five vehicles and only minor injuries to a female person.

The accident occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m., and is expected to remain closed until 6 p.m. while officers conduct their investigation as to what happened.

No detour has been worked out at this time.

Please allow for extra driving time to account for the road closure.

************************ EDITOR'S NOTE: Later tonight, SooToday.com was advised that Highway 69 has re-opened, but traffic is backed up for several kilomteres. Please allow for extra driving time or take an alternate route.

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