OPP Update Highway 17 Fatal

UPDATE 3 

The male drivers of a pickup and vehicle were both killed just before noon yesterday on the Southwest Bypass near Middle Lake road.

Ontario Provincial police says the car driven by a 63-year old male crossed the centre line and struck the pick up driven by a 70-year old head on.

A 55-year old female passenger was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

A section of the road between Long Lake Road and Southview drive remained closed until about 5:30 last night.

UPDATE 1

OPP say two people are dead and a third is in hospital following a collision on Highway 17 this afternoon.

The two vehicle collision happened just before noon near Middle Lake Road.

Collision Investigators remain on the scene and the Highway will remain closed between Long Lake Road and Southview Drive until they complete their investigation.

ORIGINAL

OPP say a collision has closed down Highway 17 in all directions between Regional Road 55 and Long Lake Road.

Around 12:30 Police escorted EMS over to Health Sciences North after one person was extricated.

Police have no estimated time of re-opening.