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Wellington OPP close Hwy 7 and 11 intersection after fatal collision

Wellington County OPP say one person is dead after a collision north of Drayton.

The collision occurred at the intersection of County Roads 11 and 7 around noon on Monday, October 23.

Constable Joshua Cunningham says the collision involved a tractor trailer and a pickup truck. One person was pronounced dead at the scene and another was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to reach out to Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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