(BANCROFT, ON) - The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a serious collision that occurred on Highway 28 in Bancroft between Bronson and Detlor Roads. 

On Wednesday July 23, 2025, at approximately 3:30 pm, officers responded to a three-vehicle collision involving two passenger vehicles and a motorcycle. As a result, five individuals were transported to hospital with injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening.

OPP Technical Collision Investigators and Reconstructionists attended the scene to assist with the investigation, which remains ongoing. Highway 28 was closed for several hours and has since re-opened.

It is believed the collision may have been caused by a muffler that fell off a vehicle onto the highway. The OPP wants to remind everyone to ensure proper maintenance is maintained on your vehicle and make sure items being transported are securely fastened to the vehicle.