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UPDATE: Highway 8 reopened west of Stratford

UPDATE: 2:54 P.M. Friday

Highway 8 has reopened in both directions just west of Stratford.

Perth County OPP is asking anyone who witnessed this collision is asked to contact them.

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Highway 8 is closed in both directions just west of Stratford.

The Ministry of Transportation says the highway is closed between Road 155 and Road 160, near Mitchell.

The collision involved two vehicles and police tell the MyStratfordNow.com Newsroom that the two drivers were transported to the hospital, one with non-life-threatening injuries and the other with serious injuries.

More to come.

Casey Kenny
Casey Kenny
A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.

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