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School bus driver charged in Enniskillen collision

June 12, 2025

A school bus driver has been charged after an accident at Oil Heritage and Lasalle Line.

Around 3 Monday afternoon, police were called to the corner for a collision between a school bus bringing kids home for the day and a motorcycle.

No one was injured in the crash.

The 73-year-old driver of the bus was charged with “proceeding contrary to sign at intersection” under the Highway Traffic Act according to the OPP.

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