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Collision takes one life, with another victim airlifted

Police have not yet identified the victims of a collision on Highway 9 in Carrick Township that took the life of one person and sent another to hospital with serious injuries.

South Bruce OPP officers and other emergency responders arrived at the scene, on August 24, 2023, at 4:51 p.m. to find two pick-up trucks involved in the collision.

One of the drivers was taken to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased. The other driver was airlifted to a London hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Highway 9 was closed around the scene of the collision for the protection of emergency responders. The roads have since re-opened to traffic.

The South Bruce OPP is continuing to investigate the collision along with members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team and the Coroner's Office.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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