(NORTH KAWARTHA TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews are currently on scene at a collision which occurred at approximately 4:30pm on Highway 28 near Big Cedar Lake Road.
Two vehicles were involved in a head on collision. Two victims have been pronounced deceased at scene and one victim has been transported to a Toronto area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Identities of the deceased will not be released until next of kin have been notified.
Highway 28 is closed while members trained in collision reconstruction measure and document the scene. Detours will be in place on Highway 28 at Northey’s Bay Road and County Road 36. The closure will remain in place for several hours while police investigate. For road closure information regarding this incident, or any other traffic related events please check Twitter @OPP_COMM_CR for ongoing updates.
The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.
Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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