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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.
