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Published January 8, 2026

(Updated) Barrie police investigate after recycling truck collides with garage

(Updated) Barrie police investigate after recycling truck collides with garage
Image provided by Barrie Police Service - Jan. 8, 2026

Updated January 8, 2026 @ 3:52pm

UPDATE

Barrie police continue their investigation into a collision that involved a recycling truck striking the garage of a home on Benson Drive near Cloughley Drive, in the city's north end.

First responders were alerted about the collision around 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

Police said the garage sustained significant damage. A building inspector attended the scene. Hydro crews disconnected power and gas to the residence. A family and their pet were temporarily displaced as a result of the incident. No injuries were reported.

Benson Drive home struck by garbage truck on Jan. 7, 2026 (Image - Dale - 107.5 KOOL FM)

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A Barrie Fire Department spokesperson told Barrie 360 that there were no injuries after a recycling truck struck the garage of a home on Benson Drive in the city's north end.

A picture posted to social media shows the truck in the driveway with the cab inside the garage.

The call about the incident came in around 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Barrie 360 has reached out to police for more information.

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