Update – Peterborough County OPP – Fatal Collision Closes Highway 7 in Havelock

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(HAVELOCK-BELMONT-METHUEN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews responded to a collision which occurred on September 16, 2021 at approximately 4:50am on Highway 7 in the Village of Havelock.

A passenger vehicle was stopped behind a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) at the traffic lights when they were struck from behind by a tractor trailer. The driver of the passenger vehicle was pronoun ced deceased at scene. The collision ignited a fire within the CMV which was carrying explosive materials. A shelter-in-place was initiated but has been lifted after the area was deemed to be safe by CANUTEC employees.

-UPDATE-

This collision remains under investigation. Anyone that witnessed or has video footage of the collision is asked to contact the Peterborough County OPP Detachment at 705-742-0401 or 1-888-310-1122. 

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