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Driver Fights for Life After Midnight Hydro Pole Crash
7 Sep
Summary
- A driver sustained life-threatening injuries in a solo vehicle crash.
- The crash occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026.
- Southwood Road remains closed for crucial hydro pole repairs.
A serious collision occurred on Southwood Road in Gravenhurst around 2:30 a.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026. A single vehicle struck a hydro pole, resulting in life-threatening injuries for the driver.
Emergency services airlifted the critically injured driver to a trauma center in Toronto. A passenger in the vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Crews are currently undertaking repairs on the damaged hydro pole. Consequently, Southwood Road remains closed between Canning Road and Sparrow Lake Route D Road. Police anticipate the road closure will persist for several more hours while the investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
