Ontario Provincial Police

27 Jan

Up to 50 Vehicles Involved in Highway 401 Crashes as Snow Squall Hits Eastern Ontario

nishuthapar10 CommentsCanada, Ontarioeastern Ontario, Highway 401, Ontario Provincial Police, snow squall warning, winter storm

Ontario (Gaganjot Singh): Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say as many as 50 vehicles were involved in multiple collisions on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario on Tuesday amid dangerous winter weather conditions. A snow squall warning remains in effect for the region, with blowing snow and near-zero visibility expected at times. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) reported snow-covered lanes and significantly reduced visibility along Highway 401 between Quinte West and Napanee. As a result of the collisions, the MTO said eastbound lanes of Highway 401 were closed at County Road 30 in Brighton, west of Trenton, while westbound lanes were shut…

30 Dec

Human Remains Identified as 26-Year-Old Ottawa Man in Northern Ontario, OPP Launch Investigation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, OntarioHead Clara and Maria Township, human remains found, North Bay Ontario, Ontario Provincial Police

CLARA AND MARIA TOWNSHIP, ONT (Rajeev Sharma): Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after human remains were discovered in Head, Clara and Maria Township, east of North Bay, Ontario. Police said they were alerted to the discovery on Sunday morning, following which an investigation was immediately launched at the site. The remains have since been identified as those of 26-year-old Hakim Muhikira, a resident of Ottawa. OPP officials said preliminary findings indicate there is no broader threat to public safety at this time. Police added that an increased presence will be maintained in the area as investigators work to determine the…