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Fatal crash closes Highway 17 at Burma Road

Crash also sends two to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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KENORA -- OPP in Kenora are investigating a fatal collision on Highway 17 near Burma Road. 

OPP said they arrived at the scene at about 9 p.m. on Monday night, along with Clearwater Bay Fire, Kenora Fire and Emergency Services and Kenora Northwest Emergency Medical Services to find a serious two-vehicle collision involving a pair of sport utility vehicles. 

One individual was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver and passenger of the other SUV sustained non-life threatening injuries and were taken to Lake of the Woods District Hospital for treatment. 

Highway 17 remains closed at Burma Road and the investigation continues. 



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