1 dead, several hurt after multi-vehicle Hwy. 11 crash north of Barrie

Incident details

One person is reportedly dead and approximately 11 people have been taken to hospital with varying injuries following a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 11 in the Orillia area — north of Barrie.

• Just after 9:20 a.m. ET on Feb. 7, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) posted on X (formerly Twitter) that southbound lanes of the highway between Old Barrie Road and Coldwater Road were closed for a multi-vehicle collision.
• According to CTV News, as many as 50 vehicles might have been involved in the crash.
• Orillia transit buses are being used to keep affected motorists warm and transport them to safety.
• Tow trucks are making their way to the area to recover vehicles that left the roadway and entered a ditch.
• “The City of Orillia is actively supporting emergency response efforts following multiple collisions on Highway 11 amid hazardous whiteout conditions,” a spokesperson said in a statement.

Highway 11 north and south closed in Orillia for a large MVC. Orillia Fire ⁦@OroMedonteFire⁩ ⁦@simcoecountyPS⁩ and OPP on scene. pic.twitter.com/7h1ZuwGW5j

— Orillia Fire (@OrilliaFire) February 7, 2025

Investigation updates

The cause of the multi-vehicle collision remains under investigation. The Orillia area was under a snow squall warning at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information on the crash, including cellphone or dashcam footage, is asked to contact the OPP.

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Legal resources

Tragic incidents like this highlight the importance of understanding your rights in the event that you’re injured during a motor vehicle collision in Ontario — either as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian.

For those seeking legal guidance, the dedicated Orillia and Barrie car accident lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP are here to support you.

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