(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two people are deceased as a result of a motor vehicle collision in Townsend.

On October 19, 2024, at approximately 9:55 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County and Brant Detachment, Norfolk County Fire Department, Norfolk County Paramedic Services and Six Nations Paramedic Services responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pickup truck and Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) at Cockshutt Road and Concession 3 Townsend.

As a result, the driver and passenger of the SUV suffered serious life-threatening injuries and were both pronounced deceased on scene. The pickup driver suffered minor injuries and was assessed by paramedics and released on scene.



OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team are continuing to investigate.

Cockshutt Road is currently closed between Concession 2 Townsend and Norfolk County Highway 19 East. It is anticipated that the closure will last for the next 6 to 8 hours while officers continue to investigate.

Further updates will be provided when new information becomes available.

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