Highway 11 closed near Severn after crash involving transport truck

A Highway 11 sign in Orillia, Ont. (CTV News/David Sullivan)

Highway 11 southbound is closed near Brennan Line in Severn following a collision involving a pickup truck and a transport truck.

Police say the incident happened early Thursday morning and has led to the closure of the southbound lanes while officers and emergency crews respond to the area.

According to provincial police, the collision involves two vehicles, a pickup truck and a transport truck. No injuries have been reported at this time.

Just after 8 a.m. police closed the northbound lane for guardrail repair efforts.

Drivers are being asked by police to avoid the area and plan alternate routes.

It is not yet clear how long the closure will remain in place. Police have not released additional details about what led to the morning crash.