Grey Bruce OPP say they responded to nearly 40 crashes in Monday’s winter storm, despite their warnings to people to stay off roads.
They say on February 17th, drivers, “Continued to travel on roads impacted by severe whiteout conditions and poor visibility, leading to significant safety concerns.”
Grey Bruce OPP responded to 38 collisions, including four collisions involving seven or more vehicles with outcomes ranging from no injuries to minor injuries.
Additionally, the OPP say they dealt with 15 traffic hazards, including drivers who became stuck in snowdrifts and snowbanks, some of whom were trapped in their vehicles for hours while waiting for tow trucks.
Police say, “The OPP urges drivers to heed the advice to limit travel to essential trips only. Regardless of driving experience or comfort level, this precaution is vital for the safety of all road users, first responders, and tow truck operators. To further ensure public safety, yesterday, the OPP strongly advised to consider all roads in Grey and Bruce counties as closed, reinforcing the importance of keeping essential services and first responders safe.”
They add, “The OPP continues warn drivers on delaying their travel plans until the snow squalls are over and weather improves.”
#NBPFD on scene of a multi vehicle MVC on #HWY6 south of #Ferndale. All lanes closed. Avoid the area. Stay off HWY 6. There are two #FireTrucks and two #TowTrucks in the pictures along with accident vehicles. @OPP_WR. #SeeSnowGoSlow #NorthernBrucePeninsula #OnStorm pic.twitter.com/OJMZYI32KV
— Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire & Emergency Services (@NorthernBruceFD) February 17, 2025
