Bluewater Health shouldn’t have been collecting SINs says privacy commissioner report
One dead after accident at London Line and Fairweather Line
October 25, 2018
One person has died in an accident in Plympton-Wyoming this morning.
Around 8:45 am this morning, there was a two vehicle collision at the corner of London Line and Fairweather Line. Police are still investigating but say one person is dead and the two others have been injured.
London Line between Mandaumin and Plowing Match Roads will be closed as the investigation continues.
The OPP West Region Technical Traffic Investigators will continue to assist with the investigation. London Line between Mandaumin and Plowing Match Roads is expected to be closed for approximately five hours. Updates will be disclosed as the investigation nears its completion.
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