(File photo courtesy of the Wellington County OPP)(File photo courtesy of the Wellington County OPP)
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OPP investigating sudden death in Elgin County

Police are investigating after reports of a death in Dutton/Dunwich.

Around 4 a.m. Sunday, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Elgin County responded to a report of a death at a home in the area of Duff Line.

Police believe the death is an isolated incident, and insist there is no threat to public safety. There is little information regarding the cause of death at this time. The investigation will continue under the direction of the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).

Blackburn News will provide updates as they become available.

Anyone with information is being asked to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers.

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