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Two Bradford schools placed in lockdown (update: lifted)

Bradford District High School and Fieldcrest Elementary School went into lockdown around 10:30 a.m.; Police on scene confirm everyone is safe in the schools

Update: At 12:10 p.m., the school board announced the lockdown had been lifted. 

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Bradford District High School and Fieldcrest Elementary School, both located on Professor Day Drive in Bradford West Gwillimbury, were placed in lockdown this morning around 10:30 a.m.

“Bradford District HS and Fieldcrest ES have been placed in lockdown. We will provide updates as they become available. During a lockdown, students and staff will move to secure areas, away from doors and windows. Interior doors are locked, lights are shut off and blinds are drawn,” tweeted the Simcoe County District School Board.

South Simcoe police on the scene have confirmed everything is safe inside Bradford District High School. 

BradfordToday will provide updates on the ongoing situation when they are available.