One dead, two sent to hospital in northern Ontario crash on Highway 17

More on Friday's fatal pileup on Highway 11 that killed one man and injured a dozen more – leaving motorists stranded on the road. Mike Lang has new details.

One person has died and two others were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 17 in northern Ontario.

It happened around 6:20 p.m. Monday just east of Terrace Bay, Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release Tuesday morning.

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Emergency crews from Nipigon, about 105 kilometres west, responded to the incident.

“One individual has been pronounced deceased as a result of the collision,” OPP said.

“Two other individuals have been transported to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre with serious injuries.”

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The road was closed until nearly 4 a.m. Tuesday.

No word on the cause of the crash or if any charges are pending.

The investigation is continuing.