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New Lowell driver killed in double-fatal crash in Caledon

OPP say two motorists were pronounced dead after head-on collision on Airport Road
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CALEDON – A Barrie-area motorist was one of two people who died in a collision Wednesday in Caledon.

On Aug. 30 just after 4 p.m, Caledon OPP and emergency crews responded to a four-vehicle collision on Airport Road, near Charleston Sideroad. 

Police said the incident included two vehicles that collided head on. 

Both drivers, a 70-year-old from Erin and a 50-year-old from New Lowell, west of Barrie, were pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. 

Police said no other injuries were reported.

Airport Road was closed for several hours while the OPP Technical Collision Investigators and Reconstructionists assisted with the investigation, the OPP said in a news release.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is asked to contact Caledon OPP at 905-584-2241 or 1-888-310-1122.

Police added that if you are affected by this incident or witnessed the collision and wish to speak to victim services, Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services can be reached at 905-951-3838.