One dead in two-vehicle crash near Seguin Township
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatal collision involving two vehicles on Highway 400 near Seguin Township.
At approximately 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, OPP, Parry Sound EMS and and Seguin Fire Department responded to the crash near Healey Lake Road.
'One person was pronounced dead at the scene.'
Police said in a news release that the 'investigation is ongoing.'
Highway closures and detours in effect
According to the Ministry of Transportation's 511 Traveller Information Service, the collision occurred in the highway's southbound at Exit 207 near Mactier, Ont. and as a result all southbound lanes are closed.
According to police, a detour has been set up for southbound traffic at Exit 207, while northbound lanes remain open.
'Updates will be provided when available,' OPP said.
Ongoing investigation
An Ontario Provinical Police cruiser's lights are shown flashing with text indicating an investigation is ongoing. (File photo/Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police)
Check back to CTVNorthernOntario.ca for updates on this developing story.
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