Update #2 (11:30 a.m.): Barrie say police the intersection has reopened following this morning's crash.
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Update #1 (9:05 a.m.): Barrie police say a man has been transported to hospital with serious injuries after his vehicle left the roadway and continued on into a wooded area.
Police received the call just after 5 a.m. on June 24 from the driver who contacted them for assistance.
There is no word on how long the intersection will remain closed.
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ORIGINAL STORY
Barrie police have closed the intersection of Essa Road and Salem Road in the city's south end this morning following a "serious" vehicle crash.
Police say the intersection will remain closed "for an undetermined period of time."
BarrieToday will provide more information as it becomes available.