Info re events in OPP areas of West Region. Emerg call 911 /non-emerg 1-888-310-1122. Info sur les événements dans la Région de l’Ouest patrouillée par l’OPP.
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ROAD CLOSURE:
#PerthOPP
advising all roads in Perth County remain CLOSED as poor weather and driving conditions continue. Avoid travel until conditions improve and roads reopen.
#StayHome
. ^jt
ADVISORY: OPP Comm Centres have seen a significant increase in 911 hang-ups. This may be linked to an Android update that turns on Emergency SOS. You could easily dial 911 without knowing. Please, check your phone. Ensure 911 lines are available for life-threatening emergencies.
#OPP
have received several reports of an earthquake in the
#Amherstburg
#Lasalle
#Essex
area.
@USGS
have confirmed an earthquake occurred. Residents might have felt their houses shake or what sounded like an explosion occur. There is no risk to public safety at this time. ^ag
ADVISORY:
#WellingtonOPP
urging the public to only travel if necessary. Snowplow resources have cleared main highways and are working to clear snow from secondary roads. ^ld
ADVISORY: Wellington County has opened a shelter for stranded motorists. Shelter located at Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex 550 Belsyde Ave E in
#Fergus
ADVISORY:
#OPP
received reports of high winds, debris, wires down in multiple places in
#Middlesex
and
#Elgin
counties including some stretches of
#Hwy402
. Some roads are unpassable. Please exercise extreme caution. ^nk
ADVISORY: Multiple collisions and road closures across the region. Poor to zero visibility as weather conditions continue to deteriorate. Avoid any unnecessary travel until conditions improve.
#StayHome
^jt
Although the
#LabourDay
weekend is upon us, come Tuesday morning buses will be back on our roads. Stop , when you see flashing red lights. Do your part to help keep our roads safe. ^ag
COLLISION: There are multiple motor vehicle collisions on
#Hwy401
between
#Hwy8
in
#Dutton
and Highbury Ave. South
#London
.
#ElginOPP
is requesting that drivers avoid the area at this time. ^ks
ADVISORY: Wellington County is experiencing whiteout conditions across roadways. Multiple vehicles in ditches as a result of collisions.
#OPP
advising against any unnecessary travel until weather and driving conditions improve. ^jt
ADVISORY:
#Hwy401
WB through
#Chatham
- Several reports of vehicles in the ditch. Reminding everyone to adjust driving to changing weather conditions.
#SeeSnowGoSlow
^jt
UPDATE Road Closure:
#Hwy401
between
#Tilbury
and
#LdnOnt
- Highway is now closed in both directions. Highway closed following multiple collisions. ^jt
ADVISORY: Multiple collisions reported throughout
#LambtonCounty
- 2 Warming Stations are set up at the Tim Horton's in
#BrightsGrove
and
#ReesesCorner
due to poor weather conditions. Please drive with caution. ^kw
ADVISORY:
#PerthOPP
reporting zero visibility, rapidly deteriorating weather and driving conditions across the county. Advising to avoid any unnecessary travel. ^jt
ADVISORY:
#OPP
received reports of multiple collisions in
#GreyBruce
this morning due to inclement weather. If you have to be on the road, please clear your vehicle of all snow, turn on your full lights, slow down and drive according to changing conditions.
#SeeSnowGoSlow
^jb
#LOCATED
: the two youths missing from
#Caledonia
have been located safe.
#OPP
would like to thank everyone who shared the appeal for assistance or provided any information. ^nk
ROAD CLOSURE: Ongoing list of road closures throughout West Region. Weather conditions are extremely hazardous for travelers and it is advised to avoid driving if possible. ^kw
ROAD CLOSURES: Please see attached for multiple road closures across
#SouthBruceOPP
and
#GreyBruceOPP
areas. Roadways closed due to poor weather conditions including blowing snow and poor visibility. Please avoid travel is possible. ^aw
#GreyBruceOPP
has successfully arrested Kodie HEARSUM.
#OPP
would like to thank the public for their assistance. No further details can be released at this time. ^aw
@WestGreyPolice
#OPP
have responded to several collisions in and around London this morning. Please turn on your full lights, slow down and drive according to conditions.
#SeeSnowGoSlow
^nk
ADVISORY: There is currently an increased police presence in Lions Head Provincial Park following a police investigation. Please avoid the area at this time. ^cw
MISSING:
#BrantOPP
is seeking assistance in locating 15-year-old, Michael, last seen on January 21, 2024 at 9:00 p.m., in Paris. If you have any information, please contact the
#OPP
1-888-310-1122. Thank you. ^ks
#LOCATED
: 14-year-old male from
#OxfordOPP
area has been located safe.
#OPP
would like to thank everyone who shared the appeal for assistance or provided any information. ^nm
UPDATE: Cleanup efforts continue in
#Middlesex
and
#Elgin
.
#Norfolk
and
#Oxford
are now affected too. If you see a downed powerline, assume it is live and stay away at least 10 metres (the length of a school bus). ^nk
#onstorm
LOCATED: The 43-year-old last seen in Ingersoll has been located safe. The
#OPP
would like to thank anyone who shared the appeal for assistance or provided any information. ^lh
#OPP
have received numerous reports of collisions across West Region this evening.
#OPP
officers are currently responding to approximately 25 collisions. Please avoid all unnecessary travel this evening. ^ag
#OPP
have received reports of multiple collisions along
#Hwy402
through the
#Lambton
County/
#Sarnia
area - Please remember to drive according to weather conditions. Collisions are preventable.
#SeeSnowGoSlow
^ag
#LOCATED
: Two youths from the Crediton area have been located safe.
#OPP
would like to thank everyone who shared the appeal for assistance or provided any information. ^cw
Is it Saturday night? Yes
Should you have fun? Yes
Drive after drinking? Never
Please plan ahead. If you drink, don't drive. Help keep our roads safe by making the responsible decision. Call a friend, taxi or take public transit to get home safe. ^ag
ADVISORY:
#Hwy403
between
#Hamilton
and
#Woodstock
:
#OPP
responding to multiple collisions throughout the area due to freezing rain. Please slow down and drive according to the conditions. ^nk
#LOCATED
: 16-year-old female from
#Elora
has been located safe.
#OPP
would like to thank everyone who shared the appeal for assistance or provided any information. ^nk
LOCATED: The 5-year-old from Drumbo has been located safe. The
#OPP
would like to thank anyone who shared the appeal for assistance or provided any information. ^ks
ADVISORY: After many calls for service,
#OPP
are asking the public to stay out of the water around
#GrandBend
as the water is quite rough. Thank you and stay safe. ^bm
ADVISORY:
#OPP
received reports of multiple collisions across West Region this morning. Please postpone travel if possible. If you have to be on the road, clear your vehicle of all snow, turn on your full lights, slow down and drive according to conditions.
#SeeSnowGoSlow
^nk
CAUTION:
#GreyOPP
is advising the public that driving conditions are
#snow
covered. Please
#SlowDown
as blowing snow may cause hazardous driving conditions. ^cw
ADVISORY: Border crossing at Blue Water Bridge
#Sarnia
is completely closed by US Customs. Traffic on
#Hwy402
WB extremely slow. Expect delays on the roadway. Consider an alternate route. Updates to follow. ^aw
CLEARED:
#WellingtonCounty
- roads have REOPENED. If you have to be on the road tonight, please give yourself extra time, exercise extreme caution, drive according to conditions and never pass a snowplow. ^nk
UPDATE: ROAD CLOSURES: 2:00 p.m. Please see attached for updated road closures across West Region. Please refrain from all non-essential travel as inclement weather is causing poor visibility on our roads. ^hm
#OnStorm
LOCATED: The 16-year-old from
#Hagersville
has been located safe. The
#OPP
would like to thank anyone who shared the appeal for assistance or provided any information. ^lh
#LOCATED
: 14-year-old last seen near
#MountForest
has been located safe.
#OPP
would like to thank everyone who shared the appeal for assistance or provided any information. ^nk
LOCATED: The 19-year-old from
#EssexCounty
has been located safe. The
#OPP
would like to thank anyone who shared the appeal for assistance or provided any information. ^ks