Northumberland OPP have released more information about two collisions, one of them fatal, that occurred during some heavy snowfall on Thursday.
The most serious of the two happened around 11:30 a.m. on Highway 401 west in the Burnham Street area.
As many as 15 vehicles were involved in the incident, including two tractor- trailers.
Fifteen vehicles were involved in this collision on Highway 401, near Burnham Street, January 16, 2025. (Photo: Northumberland OPP)
Five people were transported to hospital for medical treatment.
A 70-year-old male from Colborne, was pronounced deceased while the other four sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The highway was closed until about 2:45 a.m. Friday for investigation and cleanup.
There was also a collision around 9:40 a.m. Thursday on County Road 28 in Port Hope. OPP arrived at the scene where two passenger vehicles had sustained heavy damage and a third vehicle was in the ditch on the west side.
Three occupants were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Unfortunately, a family pet did not survive the incident.
County Road 28 was closed at County Road 9 and Boundary Road until about midday.
Collision on County Road 28, Port Hope, January 16, 2025. (Photo: Northumberland OPP)
Both investigations remain ongoing.
Anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage of the collisions and has not spoken with police, is asked to contact the Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Police also say if you are affected by these incidents or witnessed the collisions and wish to speak to victim services, Peterborough-Northumberland Victim Services can be reached at 705-748-0324.
