A serious two-vehicle collision has closed the intersection of Highway 7 and Highway 62 in Madoc, prompting significant traffic disruptions and an ongoing police investigation.

Emergency crews are responding to a collision on Highway 401 westbound at Shannonville Road in Shannonville. At this time, all westbound lanes are closed, bringing traffic to a standstill in the area.

All schools under the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB) and the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board (PVNC) will be closed to students and staff due to hazardous weather conditions.

| Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions Update #2: reports are indicating highway 2 has been reopened as of 4:21p.m Update #1: Traffic is moving slowly and being directed by OPP. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area of Highway 2 and Wallbridge Loyalist Road following a collision that has resulted in a road closure. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and Highway 2 remains closed at Wallbridge Loyalist Road while the situation is addressed. Detail