Longlac

Members of the Greenstone detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a deadly incident that occurred between a transport truck and a pedestrian.

Around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, the Greenstone detachment of OPP responded to a call on Highway 11 in the Long Lake First Nation, between Longlac and Nipigon.

While police investigated, Highway 11 was closed from Longlac to Nipigon until the early hours of the morning.

One individual was taken to hospital, where they were pronounced dead.

The OPP is asking anyone who may know more, or who may have video footage of the event, to contact them at 1-888-310-1222, or to reach Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

This story may be updated if more information comes to light.