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Investigation Underway Following Highway 69 Crash

A single-vehicle crash on Highway 69 resulted in injuries to two individuals. The Ontario Provincial Police have shifted the investigation to Ontario's Special Investigations Unit. The highway is closed at Murdoch River Road as the investigation continues.

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On Tuesday, a single-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 69, leading to injuries for two individuals involved. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have since referred the case to the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) for further examination. The SIU is an independent agency that investigates incidents involving police where there has been serious injury or death. As a result of the incident, Highway 69 has been closed southbound at Murdoch River Road to facilitate the investigation. Local authorities are urging drivers to seek alternative routes while the investigation remains underway.

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