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Single vehicle crash delays traffic on Wellington Road 8 (update: driver deceased)

Initial reports indicated that a single vehicle had entered a ditch and a female suffered serious injuries. She has since succumbed to those injuries
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NEWS RELEASES
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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4:30 p.m. update

TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON, ON -Today at approximately 1:30 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision on Wellington Road 8, near Drayton. Initial reports indicated that a single vehicle had entered a ditch and a female suffered serious injuries.

OPP as well as Mapleton Fire/Rescue and Guelph-Wellington Paramedics Service attended the scene. The female driver, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle, was declared deceased at the scene.

County 8 is currently closed between Sideroad 12 and Sideroad 15 and is expected to remain closed for several hours while the investigation takes place. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.

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Original release: 2 p.m.

TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON - Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police is currently responding to a single vehicle collision on Wellington Road 8, near Drayton. Initial reports indicated that a single vehicle had entered a ditch and a female has suffered serious injuries. The status of injuries is unknown at this time. The crash occurred today at approximately 1:30 p.m.

OPP as well as Mapleton Fire/Rescue and Guelph-Wellington Paramedics Service are currently at scene.

Traffic may be delayed as the investigation is ongoing.

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