Fatal MVC near Verner

OPP News Release

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West Nipissing – A 55 year old woman from Gloucester is dead following a 2 vehicle collision on Hwy 17 near Verner.

The accident occurred at 4:00 pm on December 27th.

The woman’s West bound vehicle crossed the center line and struck an East bound pick up truck, police do not believe alcohol was a factor.

The 2 passengers in the car as well as the 3 occupants of the truck were all taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

At the time of the accident the weather was clear and the roads were wet.

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Warren OPP advise the public that as of 4:10pm Hwy 17, 5 kms west of Verner is closed due to a two vehicle collision.

A detour is set up: Follow Hwy 17 to Old Hwy 17 for east and west bound traffic.

The estimated duration of closure is approximately 3-4 hours.

The cause of the accident is unknown at this time, however, reports indicate one person is dead.