Highway 11 closed for several hours following crash involving OPP vehicle

A reported crash Sunday afternoon closed a segment of Highway 11 in both directions between Barrie and Orillia.

A multi-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon closed a part of Highway 11 in both directions between Barrie and Orillia.

Shortly after 3 p.m., officials were called to a collision involving multiple vehicles one including an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) car.

Officers from Orillia OPP, along with the Ministry of Transportation, Township of Oro-Medonte Fire, Simcoe County Paramedic Services, and the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement Unit arrived to brave the evening scene.

Police and emergency crews remained in the area diverting traffic from Sideroad 15 and 16 east and Ridge Road east. Highway 11 was closed in both north and south directions for several hours for the investigation.

As of 6 p.m. on Sunday, the southbound lanes of the highway had reopened.

Police confirmed that two people were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. A black transport van can be observed in the image below, rolled over into the ditch on the northbound side of the highway.

The investigation remains ongoing according to officials. It’s unclear exactly what caused the collision.

If you have information that may be helpful, OPP ask that you contact 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

With files from CTV’s Mike Lang and CTV’s Luke Simard.