Update: 5:26PM – OPP has confirmed that the road is reopened to vehicular traffic.
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Update 12:45PM: The Municipality has confirmed that they are closing their load restricted roads (Blackbush, Bronson and Shipka Line), resulting in a signifigant detour. Currently traffic is being diverted all the way down to Goshen Line to avoid damage due to heavy traffic.
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Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently on-site responding to collision that prompted the closure of a section of Bluewater Highway this morning. The incident unfolded at the intersection of Bluewater Highway and Sararas Road – resulting in the closure of Highway 21 between Dashwood Road and Zurich-Hensall Road this morning.
OPP say that the road will be closed into the afternoon for an investigation.
The accident was a two vehicle collision involving a semi-truck and minivan, and one driver -a 58-year-old from Bluewater – has unfortunately died as a result.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
Written by: B. Shakyaver