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One killed, two taken to Campbellford hospital following collision
Motorcycle, SUV collide on Hwy. 7, west of Marmora
MARMORA -- One person is dead and two others have been sent to Campbellford Memorial Hospital following a collision between a motorcycle and an SUV on Hwy. 7, west of Marmora. Central Hastings OPP say on July 20 at 11:40 a.m., officers responded to Hwy. 7, west of Tiffen Road, near Marmora for a report of a collision between a Ford Escape and a motorcycle.
OPP Sergeant Kristine Rae confirmed the driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The identities of the deceased and the injured is unknown at this time," Sgt. Rae said.
Hwy. 7 is closed and Sgt. Rae said the OPP is asking motorists to follow the detours that are in place.
- Reporter Paul J. Rellinger covers the municipality of Port Hope for the Northumberland News. Follow him on Twitter at @NorthNews_Relly
One dead in motorcycle-SUV crash on Hwy. 7 west of Marmora 2
The Peterborough EXAMINER STAFF Friday, July 20, 2012 10:37:34 EDT PM
MARMORA - One person is dead and two others were hurt after a motorcycle and an SUV collided Friday morning on Hwy. 7 just west of Marmora.
The crash happened west of Tiffen Rd. at about 11:40 a.m., Central Hastings OPP said.
The investigation and cleanup closed Hwy. 7 in both directions for hours, with traffic detoured around the scene, police said.
The highway reopened just before 6 p.m., police said.
Two people were taken to Campbellford Memorial Hospital with injuries, police said.
The name of the victim had not been released Friday night pending notification of relatives, police said.
An autopsy will be conducted, police said.