Significant rainfall is continuing across our communities, which is leading to flooding, poor visibility, and rapidly changing road conditions. The rainfall has also caused localized flooding resulting in some road closures in various regions. Motorists are being asked to: - Avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather and to obey all road closures - Slow down and increase following distance. Heavy rain can reduce visibility fast, and wet roads make it harder to stop - Avoid driving through large puddles or flooded roadways as depth can be difficult to judge and conditions underneath may be unsafe The public is also encouraged to monitor local news outlets and radio stations for updates in their area, and follow official social media accounts of the OPP, local municipalities, and emergency services. For accurate and up-to-date information: - Weather forecasts and alerts: weather.gc.ca and theweathernetwork.com - Road closures and traffic conditions: 511on.ca and municipal511.ca - Marine conditions: weather.gc.ca/marine ^pia

On Wednesday, August 26, 2026 just before 1:00 p.m. #MiddlesexOPP responded to a fatal collison between a straight truck and a sport utility vehicle on Dundas Street in Thames Centre. Both drivers were taken to a local hospital. The driver of the sport utility vehicle sustained life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced deceased. The driver of the straight truck sustained minor injuries. Dundas and Fairview will be closed for some time to conduct the investigation. If you have footage or witnessed the collision please reach out by calling 1-888-310-1122 or call 1-800-222-8477 if you wish to remain anonymous. Reference # E261244954. ^jcb