#OxfordOPP wants to remind everyone in Oxford County that March 1-April 30, 2025 is Reduced Load Season on some of our roadways. These roads are marked with signage, and it is important to abide by this law. Heavy loads during the spring thaw can result in damage to the roads

#OxfordOPP is at the scene of a fatal collision involving a sedan and a train on #BayhamDrive in #OxfordCounty. The driver of the sedan was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries and later pronounced deceased. (1 of 2) ^ag

Bayham Drive is closed between Highway 3 and Pressey Road. Please avoid the area. Updates to follow. #RoadClosure #OPP South-West Oxford Oxford County. (2 of 2) ^ag

We've issued another flood bulletin - water levels are rising from the spring melt. Rainfall amounts of 15 – 35 mm are predicted today and tomorrow, which will further contribute to rising water levels. Full details here: thamesriver.on.ca/rain-forecast-…

#OxfordOPP, along with #WROPP HSD, completed a traffic enforcement initiative for #HalfLoadSeason2025 in South-West Oxford Oxford County yesterday. 15 vehicles were stopped, resulting in 17 offence notices issued. Traffic safety is everyone's responsibility!^pc

COLLISION: #Hwy401 E/B E of Folden LI in #Woodstock - 2 lanes are blocked following a collision. Please use caution. ^pd

COLLISION: #Hwy401 W/B W of Cedar Creek RD in Drumbo - 2 lanes are blocked following a collision. Please use caution. ^pd

ADVISORY: Poor road conditions have been reported across Oxford County. Please slow down and drive according to the conditions. ^pd

ROAD CLOSURE: Beachville RD is closed between Anderson ST and East Hill LI in #Woodstock due to poor road conditions. ^pd

The Canadian Index of Wellbeing Survey opens today inviting every Oxford County resident aged 16+ to take part to help shape a better future for Oxford. The survey closes June 15, 2025. To learn more and to complete the survey, visit oxfordcounty.ca/wellbeing-surv….

By taking part, participants will have a chance to win one of ten $100 gift certificates from a local business.

MOUNT ELGIN: Boil water advisory ENDED. Residents in the area can resume regular water use. After a boil water advisory has ended, Public Health advises residents to run water taps for 5 minutes before using the water. oxfordcounty.ca/news/posts/upd…

ROAD CLOSED - #MiddlesexOPP have closed #Hwy401 Westbound between Culloden Road in Oxford County and Putnam Road in Middlesex County for a collision. Details are limited as first responders are on route to the scene. Please find an alternative route. Updates provided when

COLLISION: #Hwy401 westbound from Culloden Line to exit 209 Putnam Road in Ingersoll are closed due to collision. #OPP on emergency services are on scene.

CLEARED: COLLISION: #Hwy401 westbound from Culloden Line to Putnam Road in Ingersoll has REOPENED. ^ab

A routine test of the Alert Ready system will take place today, Wednesday May 7, in Ontario at 12:55 pm EDT. The test message will be broadcast on television, radio, and compatible wireless devices.

Alert Ready is Canada’s emergency alerting system, designed to deliver critical and potentially life-saving alerts to Canadians. Alerts may be issued for a range of urgent situations.

When an alert is received, it is essential to stop, listen carefully, and follow the instructions provided. Doing so could save your life or the lives of others.

For more information about Alert Ready and the types of alerts that may be issued in the case of emergency, visit alertready.ca.

Know when to call 9-1-1 and help save lives by keeping the emergency lines clear. Oxford County supports the “When Every Second Counts” provincial campaign to combat 9-1-1 misuse.