OPP cruiser. (Photo courtesy of @OPP_WR via Twitter)

OPP cruiser. (Photo courtesy of @OPP_WR via Twitter)

Police and EMS on-scene at multi-vehicle crash

By Ryan Drury

June 3, 2021 - 7:23pm

Perth County OPP are on-scene at a multi-vehicle crash in Perth East that has closed a local road.

Police confirmed on Twitter at 3:18 p.m. that a crash involving 2 vehicles has closed Perth Road 135 at Line 49. The Perth East and West Perth Fire Departments, as well as Perth County EMS are also on-scene.

Drivers should avoid the area for now as crews clean up and police continue their investigation. More updates as they are made available.

#PerthOPP, @PEFD_WPFD, #PerthEMS are currently on scene of a two vehicle collision on Road 135 at Line 49 @PerthEast. Road is closed for clean up. Please avoid the area. More information will be provided as it becomes available.@PerthEast @PerthCounty ^jj pic.twitter.com/3skvEdL83N
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) June 3, 2021

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