1 dead following ATV crash in Codrington area: Northumberland OPP

Northumberland OPP say one person has died following an all-terrain vehicle crash in the Codrington area on Wednesday morning.

Police issued a tweet at 8:20 a.m. saying emergency crews were at the scene of an ATV crash on Old Wooler Road between Tower Line Road and Lord Road, a few kilometres south of the hamlet or 15 km north of Brighton.

No other injuries were reported.

OPP say Old Wooler Road — between Tower Line Road and Lord Road — is expected to be closed for several hours. Detours are in place.

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The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

OPP say anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has video/dash camera footage and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the Northumberland County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

More to come.