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OPP Investigate Truck Fire In Centre Wellington

Wellington County OPP are investigating a incident on 6th line north of Wellington County Road 18 in Centre Wellington Township.

Just before noon today, OPP along with Centre Wellington Fire and Rescue were called about a vehicle fire and arrived to discover the body of a deceased party in the vehicle.

The Ontario Fire Marshals Office has been notified.

6th Line Centre Wellington Township is currently closed between County Road 18 and Sideroad 9 and is expected to remain closed for several hours while police continue the investigation.

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