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OPP report 6 deaths, more than 10K charges over long weekend

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Provincial police say they responded to a number of fatal incidents over the long weekend while more than 10,000 traffic/marine-related charges were laid.

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Ontario Provincial Police said three people were killed in separate road crashes. Two of those killed were motorcyclists.

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Two people also died in marine incidents, one involving a motor boat that capsized and the other involving a person who fell off a stand-up paddleboard, police said.

A sixth person died in an off-road vehicle crash.

More than 10,000 traffic/marine-related charges were laid by the OPP between Friday afternoon and Monday night, with 5,847 for speeding and 138 for stunt driving/racing.

Other charges include 458 for not wearing a seatbelt, 192 for impaired driving and 101 for distracted driving.

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