Highway 400 Shutdown Near Toronto Due to Extreme Winter Weather
Following multiple collisions caused by whiteout conditions, Ontario Provincial Police have closed a portion of Highway 400 north of Toronto.
Following multiple collisions caused by whiteout conditions, Ontario Provincial Police have closed a portion of Highway 400 north of Toronto.
The highway between Mapleview Drive and Highway 89 is closed. It is unclear how many accidents occurred, and there is no word on injuries.
OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said in a video posted to Twitter saying, “Multiple collisions in the area; near zero visibility; blowing snow; lots of wind; dangerous conditions here. Crashes are happening all up and down that area. If you don’t need to be on the roads, please stay off the highway.”
According to the agency, the area could receive 15 to 25 centimeters of snow. Conditions should improve in the evening as the snow and winds subside.
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In Barrie, a snow squall warning is in effect.
Environment Canada stated, “Snow squalls off Georgian Bay will continue to affect portions of the region through this evening. Heavy snow combined with northwesterly winds gusting 50 to 70 km/h could produce near-zero visibility at times.”
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