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1 dead after fatal crash in Norfolk County, Ont. during snowstorm

West Region OPP said a fatal collision happened Friday and that more than 440 crashes had happened as of Saturday due to the snowstorm. FILE PHOTO. OPP Twitter

Police say a person has died after a fatal two-vehicle collision in Norfolk County, Ont.

OPP say emergency crews responded shortly after 6 p.m. Friday to Highway 3 in Woodhouse.

One of the drivers, a 79-year-old from Norfolk County, died due to their injuries.

A portion of Highway 3 was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

The crash took place during a snowstorm that brought five to 10 centimetres of snow, according to Environment Canada.

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West Region OPP said early Saturday afternoon that more than 440 crashes had taken place since the snowstorm began late Friday afternoon.

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