Six young people who went missing early on Saturday are thought to have perished in a Barrie single-vehicle crash.
Near County Road 27 and McKay Road, the accident occurred.
Barrie Police Service (BPS) reported in a series of tweets about the missing people inquiry that around 2 a.m. this morning, police discovered the scene of a six-person tragic collision.
All of the victims are in their early 20s, Jennett Mays, Barrie police’s communications coordinator, told CP24.
“The Barrie Police Service offers sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of those involved,” BPS said in a tweet.
Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman also offered his condolences in a tweet posted late Sunday morning.
Later on Sunday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford took to social media to extend his condolences to the victims’ loved ones.
“On behalf of all Ontarians, I want to extend my deepest condolences to the loved ones of these six young individuals,” the tweet said.
“We are holding you all in our hearts during this time of unspeakable pain.”
McKay Road is currently closed between County Road 27 and Veteran’s Drive.
Barrie police’s Traffic Unit is on scene investigating along with officers from its Investigative Services division.
Anyone with information about this collision should contact Barrie Police Service.
Source_ cp24.com
