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Construction worker seriously injured after being struck by vehicle on Hwy. 28 near Peterborough

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Construction worker struck by vehicle on Highway 28 east of Peterborough
A construction worker suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 28 in Douro-Dummer on Monday – Jul 19, 2022

A construction worker suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 28 just east of Peterborough, on Monday afternoon, OPP report.

According to Peterborough County OPP, around 2 p.m. officers responded to a collision on the highway in Douro-Dummer Township.

The construction worker was transported to a Toronto-area hospital, OPP said Monday evening.

OPP closed the highway between Division Road and County Road 8 as they investigate.

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The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

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OPP are appealing to witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact them at 705-742-0401 or 1-888-310-1122.

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