Motorists travelling along Highway 10 south of Markdale are facing disruption following a multi-vehicle collision that prompted an emergency response and a highway closure.
The crash was reported on Wednesday, October 21, near Road 110, south of Markdale in Grey County. Ontario Provincial Police said emergency responders attended the scene and assessed the people involved for possible injuries.
Witness information indicated that two vehicles had ended up in a ditch beside the roadway. The initial reports did not establish how many people were injured, the severity of any injuries, or what caused the collision.
Highway 10 was closed between Uplands Drive and Road 110 as emergency crews responded. Traffic was diverted around the affected section while the incident was being handled.
As of October 22, a highway-closure tracking service continued to list the affected section as closed. Drivers should check official Ontario 511 updates before travelling, as road conditions and reopening times can change.
The circumstances surrounding the crash have not been confirmed in the available reporting. Investigators have not publicly established whether speed, road conditions, driver actions or another factor contributed to the collision.
Motorists are advised to slow down when approaching emergency scenes, follow posted detours and leave room for police, fire crews and ambulance personnel.
This is a developing road-incident report. Further details, including confirmed injuries, the cause of the collision and the highway’s reopening status, may become available as authorities release additional information.
