Update: The road is now open again to traffic. 

 

Two people have died and another has been transported to hospital following a tragic accident on Highway 1A.

The Cochrane RCMP is investigating a collision involving three motorcycles which occurred on Hwy 1A earlier this evening (April 26, 2021).

At 6:45 p.m officers along with emergency services responded to a three vehicle (motorcycle) collision.

RCMP advise that traffic on Highway 1A is currently being re-routed and to expect delays in both directions.

An examination will be conducted by an RCMP collision analyst, and the incident remains under investigation. 

Mounties will provide further updates when they are available.