Weather conditions Monday saw Grey Bruce OPP respond to 38 collisions and more than a dozen other incidents.
Of those collisions, four included seven or more vehicles, police said in a news release, noting some involved no injuries and others involved minor injuries.
Police also dealt with 15 “traffic hazards,” including vehicles stuck in snow drifts and snow banks. Some were trapped in their vehicles for hours while waiting for tow trucks.
“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,” police said. “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.”
