HIGHWAY CLOSURE: #Hwy401 eastbound between #Lansdowne and #Mallorytown is closed due to two collisions involving multiple vehicles. Potentially serious injuries have been reported.
The multi-vehicle collisions have resulted in a significant backlog of vehicles. #LeedsOPP, #FrontenacOPP and #GrenvilleOPP alongside emergency services are on scene assisting those involved.
Motorists stuck in the backlog are asked to remain in their vehicles and follow directions on scene. Once the collisions are addressed, officers will work to clear the remaining traffic. The closure is expected to be lengthy.
Please avoid any unnecessary travel if possible. If travelling through the area, motorists may utilize Emergency Detour Routes (EDR). Updates will be provided as they become available. ^pia
A single-vehicle collision near Pakenham has left one person deceased.
On Monday, December 15th, shortly before midnight, members of the #LanarkOPP responded to the collision on the 8th Concession of South Pakenham, near Cedar Hill Sideroad.
A passenger was found trapped in the car, while the driver and another passenger were able to get out. Members of the Mississippi Mills Fire Department were able to free the trapped individual. Despite life-saving measures by Lanark County Paramedics, the 18-year-old male from Mississippi Mills Township was pronounced deceased a short time later. The two other people were transported to hospital with minor injuries.
A 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:
•Operation while impaired causing death
•Operation while impaired causing bodily harm
•Operation while impaired – alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused has been released with conditions from police custody and is scheduled to appear in court in January.
If anyone has information on circumstances leading up to the collision, they should contact the Lanark County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E251683346. ^bd
UPDATE (6:20 p.m.): #Hwy7 remains fully closed between Ferguson Falls Rd and Concession 7 near #CarletonPlace. Westbound drivers can detour using Ferguson Falls Rd. Eastbound drivers can detour using Concession 7, Tennyson Rd, and 7th Line to Hwy 15. Please drive with care. ^pia
Can you help Lanark County OPP find a stolen pick-up that looks like this one? We don't often post individual stolen vehicles, but this truck was taken just after 7pm on Tuesday from the parking lot of a senior's residence on Gore Street in Perth.
When the 2004 GMC Sierra was taken, it had an Ontario licence plate: BA35349.
If you have seen the truck or have any information, call Lanark OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E251531709. If you have information but want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. ^bd
Public safety warning: High-Risk Offender now living in the Rideau-Vanier area
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Mise en garde: un délinquant à risque élevé habite présentement dans le secteur de Rideau-Vanier
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@StuntmanStu Ya unless you live rural then you’re not on the voters list and they ask you multiple times if you’ve just moved and then have to type your whole name and mailing address in their system to add you to the list - even though you’ve voted in prov elections before! Not 3 min 🤬
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The courage to start something and the continued courage to follow through. Everyone needs inspiration and so many have found that in Terry Fox and his incredible legacy. Truthfully this video made me cry. We all know someone whose lives have been touched by cancer and how we need to come together to #EndIt
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