One dead, two injured in rural Oxford County crash: OPP

One person is dead and two are in hospital after a single-vehicle rollover crash north of Woodstock.

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Firefighters from Hickson and Tavistock and paramedics from Oxford and Perth counties descended on the scene of the Sunday night collision, just after 8 pm, along with the provincial Ornge air ambulance service, on Cassell Road in East Zorra-Tavistock, the Ontario Provincial Police said .

Police determined that a vehicle was traveling on Cassell between the 10th and 11th concession lines when it left the road and rolled over.

The driver, whom police did not publicly identify, died at the scene. Two passengers were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The investigation was ongoing Monday, with police asking any witnesses to contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

“Just wanted to send out my deepest and sincere condolences to all family members and friends who are affected by this tragedy, as officers have knocked on your door to let you know that your loved one is not coming home,” OPP Sgt. Ed Sanchuk wrote in a post to social media.

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Loads laid in Woodstock stabbing

A man is facing three charges after a woman was hospitalized following a stabbing in Woodstock.

Woodstock police say they responded to a reported disturbance about 9:30 pm on Thursday in the area of ​​80 Reeve St., in the city. Police said when they arrived, they found a woman who said she had been stabbed in the arm by a man. The woman was taken to the Woodstock General Hospital for treatment.

A male suspect was later located and is now facing charges of assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, police said.

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