Fatal multi-vehicle collision closes Kenora bypass
OPP requests that the public avoid the area
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Kenora detachment OPP are investigating a fatal multi-vehicle collision on the Highway 17 bypass.
Police closed the Highway 17 bypass between the intersections of Highway 596 and Highway 658 at approximately 2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11. Traffic is being detoured through the City of Kenora while the investigation is underway.
The driver and lone occupant of a passenger vehicle involved in the collision was pronounced deceased at the scene. Whether others were injured is not known at this time.
The identity of the victim is not being released pending notification of next of kin.
The highway will remain closed until further notice while the investigation is underway.
More information will be provided when available.
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