In a tweet posted at 9:40 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said officers were on the scene. Shortly before 11am, police confirmed that one person had died. Perth Route 43 between 109 Street and 110 Street is closed, police said. “We are asking motorists to avoid the area so police can conduct their investigation,” said Perth County OPP Const. Kim Lyon. “Transport Canada is also here and they will be conducting their investigation together.” The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has deployed a team of investigators, the board said in an email to CTV News. No further information has yet been released about the cause of the crash or other possible injuries. The victim’s name is being withheld while police work to notify next of kin. This is a developing story and will be updated.
