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One person seriously hurt after crash with police cruiser, SIU invokes mandate

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Special Investigations Unit invokes its mandate after a crash between a police vehicle and a car in Bradford Friday night. PHOTO: CTV NEWS/BARRIE/DAVE SULLIVAN

An investigation of a crash involving a police cruiser during the Friday evening rush hour is now being overseen by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU).

South Simcoe Police say one person has injuries due to the collision.

According to police, it happened at around 5:20 p.m. at Line 8 and Summerlyn Trail in Bradford West Gwillimbury.

Officers are on scene and the roads are closed while police investigate.

Police are asking drivers to avoid the area use alternate routes while crews continue with the investigation.

There is no estimated time of reopening the roads.