Crash on Hwy. 23 north of Listowel

By Steve Sabourin

August 20, 2021 - 6:41am

Police are still investigating after a crash on Highway 23 north of Listowel Thursday night.

Police, fire and paramedics responded to the scene just after 8 p.m.

The crash had closed Highway 23 between Perth Lines 88 and 89 but that section of road reopened about an hour after the crash.

No other details have been released at this time.

#PerthOPP, #PerthEMS, & @NorthPerthFire currently at a collision on Highway 23, north of Listowel. Road closed between Line 88 and Line 89. No update on injuries at this time. Please avoid the area if possible.@NorthPerth1 @PerthCounty ^jj pic.twitter.com/x5v6qLoJu5
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) August 20, 2021

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