Highway 11 halted in its tracks by a severe collision involving a heavy transport vehicle, causing a shutdown in traffic flow in both directions.
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On Friday afternoon, July 25, 2025, a single-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 11 in Oro-Medonte, Ontario. The incident involved a transport truck that experienced a tire blowout, leading the driver to lose control and crash into a guardrail between Line 7 and Line 10[1][2].
The crash resulted in damage to the guardrail and a diesel spill[1][2]. As a result, the highway was closed in both directions for several hours. The right northbound lane reopened around 5:30 p.m. on the same day, while both southbound lanes remained closed for cleanup and repairs[1][2]. No injuries were reported from the incident[1][2].
Authorities have advised motorists to avoid the area and use alternate routes such as Ridge Road East or Sideroad 15 and 16 East, highlighting significant delays in the vicinity due to the closure and ongoing cleanup efforts[1][2]. The Orillia OPP encouraged anyone with information or dashcam footage of the crash to contact them or Crime Stoppers[2].
As of July 26, 2025, the closure of Highway 11 remains in both directions in Oro-Medonte. The cleanup and repair work on the guardrail are ongoing.
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- The industry of transportation experienced a delay in Oro-Medonte on Friday afternoon, July 25, 2025, due to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 11 that resulted in the closure of both northbound and southbound lanes.
- In local news on July 26, 2025, it was reported that a spill occurred following the crash, affecting the financial aspect as cleanup and repairs are ongoing on Highway 11, causing disruptions in the transportation industry.
