Highway 28 crash in Bancroft: 2 killed, 4 injured after multi-car, motorcycle collision

Incident details

A tragic five-vehicle collision on Highway 28 near Otter Lake Road claimed the lives of two people and left four others with life-threatening injuries on Tuesday afternoon. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported that the crash, which occurred shortly after 3:30 p.m., involved three vehicles and two motorcycles.

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Victim Information

Two individuals were pronounced dead at the scene. Among the injured, two were airlifted to a hospital, while the other two were transported by ground ambulance, all with critical injuries.

Investigation updates

This incident marks the second fatal crash on the same eight-kilometre stretch of Highway 28 within just four days. A previous collision in Faraday, near Bancroft, involved three motorcycles and resulted in the deaths of two drivers.

• Local residents and authorities have noted the increased traffic in the area, especially on weekends due to cottagers and visitors.
• Bancroft OPP spokesperson Const. Joel Devenish pointed out to CTV News that the sudden influx of vehicles in this rural area adds to the risk of accidents.
• Multple residents have mentioned that the area near Kawartha Dairy sees particularly busy traffic, with drivers often making last-minute decisions or attempting to speed past.

Call for witnesses

The OPP is actively investigating the cause of the collision. If you have any information related to this crash, please contact the Bancroft OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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