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'We do believe he was hit by a vehicle,' says OPP sergeant

OPP close Highway 400 southbound lanes between Bayfield and Essa after a man's body was discovered this morning near Dunlop exit
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Provincial police investigate after a body was found on the side of Highway 400 early Friday morning. Police believe the man was struck by a vehicle.

The southbound lanes of Highway 400 are closed through Barrie after a body was found early Friday morning along the side of the road. 

Ontario Provincial Police have closed the southbound lanes from Bayfield Street to Essa Road for the investigation. 

Police are appealing for witnesses after the body of a deceased male was located on Highway 400 southbound near Dunlop Street just after 4 a.m.

"We do believe he was hit by a vehicle. There is trauma to the body," OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt told BarrieToday

Anyone with information is asked to call Aurora OPP at 905-841-5777.