Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeWinter Storm
PlaceBarrie ON
Event Start DateFebruary 13, 1999
Event End DateFebruary 13, 1999
CommentsBarrie ON, February 13, 1999. A huge accident occurred on Hwy 400 near Barrie between Hwy 89 and Dunlop St. Up to 150 vehicles were involved in the crash, which spread over a 2 km stretch of highway. At least 30 people were injured, 6 in critical condition. Poor winter weather and whiteout conditions were blamed for the accident.
Fatalities0
Injured / Infected30
Evacuated0
Estimated Total CostUnknown
Federal DFAA Payments$0
Provincial DFAA Payments$0
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected0
Magnitude0.0