Emergency crews responded to a fatal collision involving a pickup truck and a commercial vehicle on Highway 12 in Tay Township, Ont.
Ontario Provincial Police officers with the Southern Georgian Bay detachment say the crash, which happened in the community north of Barrie, occurred at around 10:15 a.m. Wednesday on Highway 12 between Gratrix Road and Fraser Road.
Tay Township Fire Services, along with County of Simcoe Paramedic Services, were at the scene treating the drivers involved.
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OPP said that as a result of injuries sustained in the crash, the operator of the pickup truck was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police said the operator of the commercial dump truck was treated for minor injuries at scene by emergency services.
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The roadway has since reopened.
Further details will be provided as they become available.
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