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CTV News
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
One dead after vehicle strikes tree, bursts into flames west of London
The scene of a single vehicle fatal in southwest Middlesex. Ont., on Monday, June 2, 2025. (Bryan Bicknell/CTV News London) One person has died after a single-vehicle crash in Southwest Middlesex Monday afternoon. Middlesex OPP said a vehicle was traveling north on Pratts Siding Road, just south of Longwoods Road, when it left the roadway and struck a tree at River Road. The vehicle then burst into flames. Emergency crews were called to the scene around 12:45 p.m. OPP Const. Jeff Hare said the vehicle was fully engulfed in fire when crews arrived. PRATTS SIDING FATAL The scene of a single vehicle fatal in southwest Middlesex. Ont., on Monday, June 2, 2025. (Bryan Bicknell/CTV News London) He said the lone occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. 'I know this is a through-way trying to get into Elgin County from Middlesex County. Is it a common thing? Lately, we've had a lot of fatals, unfortunately. And they're becoming way too common,' said Hare. Pratts Siding between Longwoods and McMurchy Line was expected to be closed for most of the afternoon.
CBC
06-03-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Morning crash closes 402 as icy roads see rural school buses cancelled Thursday
Environment Canada issued a flash-freeze warning for the London area and southwestern Ontario Thursday morning causing major issues on roads across the region, including a crash that closed the 402 outside the city limits. All school buses for Thames Valley and Catholic schools in Middlesex, Oxford, Elgin counties and the Red Zone were also cancelled for the day. "Ponding water, slush and any falling precipitation will freeze as temperatures drop," the weather agency said in a statement. "Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions." The message was reinforced by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) who were responding to crashes during the morning commute. In one instance, a tractor trailer jackknifed at the 402 westbound at Wonderland Road, closing the highway at the 401 bypass in both lanes. "It's one of those things about living in southwestern Ontario. It can go from winter to spring, and spring back to winter. We know that, so please be patient on the roads," Const. Jeff Hare said. Across the region, police in Perth, Oxford and Huron and Bruce counties were also reporting crashes, with police telling people to drive according to the road conditions. The roads quickly saw a thin sheet of ice form when temperatures fell below the freezing mark. Walkways and parking were also hazardous for pedestrians. Outside of London, there were reports of whiteouts on rural roads. A full list of bus cancellations can be found on which oversees school bus operations and cancellations for the Thames Valley District School Board and London District Catholic School Board.
