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Three dead after crash on Highway 17

Three people are dead following a collision that happened on highway 17 near Raith.

Ontario Provincial Police say they were called to the scene where two transport trucks collided around 3:30 a.m. on April 17.

All three people were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released their identities pending notification of next of kin.

The crash led to a 24-hour closure of the highway between Ignace and Shabaqua and has since been reopened. Police say they’re continuing to investigate.

  • Natalie Chiasson is a multimedia journalist based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She graduated from the Radio/Television/Journalism program at NSCC, and is passionate about community, culture, and storytelling. Contact her anytime at ChiassonN@radioabl.ca.

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