An OPP cruiser is used to block a road after a three-vehicle collision, January 4 2026. Photo provided by South Bruce OPP.An OPP cruiser is used to block a road after a collision. Photo provided by South Bruce OPP.
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UPDATE: One killed in collision near Walkerton

One person has died in a two-vehicle collision that took place Saturday morning just outside of Walkerton.

Emergency services responded to a crash along Bruce Road 3 around 10 a.m.

According to South Bruce OPP, a 27-year-old man sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Three other people were transported to local hospital for minor injuries.

OPP closed Bruce Road 3 from Walkerton Highway 9 to Paisley after the collision, but have since reopened it.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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