Tag: wildlife collisions
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How to Avoid Winter Moose Collisions on Ontario Roads
Ontario Drivers Urged to Be Vigilant on Winter Roads As temperatures plummet across northern Ontario, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are issuing a clear warning to motorists: expect more wildlife on or near highways. Moose, drawn by salt and easier travel in harsh conditions, are increasingly wandering onto roads, creating dangerous situations that can end…
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Winter Moose Collisions: OPP Driver Tips for Safer Roads
OPP urges vigilance as moose move toward highways With plummeting temperatures and the search for salt, moose are increasingly drawn toward northern Ontario roads. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) warns drivers to stay alert, reduce speed, and anticipate wildlife activity as winter conditions intensify. While moose sightings are a natural part of rural northern travel,…
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How to Avoid Winter Moose Collisions, OPP Advises Drivers
Introduction: A Sharp Reminder for Winter Driving As temperatures drop across Ontario, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are issuing a clear warning: moose are moving closer to highways in search of salt and easier travel. With plummeting conditions, drivers must stay alert and prepared. Wildlife activity on rural and northern roads has increased, raising the…
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Tragic Accident: Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Moose in Ringsaker
Overview of the Incident On a fateful evening in Ringsaker, a tragic traffic accident occurred involving a motorcyclist and a moose, resulting in the death of the rider. The police were alerted to the scene at 20:36, marking the beginning of a response that would reveal the severity of the collision. According to Christian Svarstad,…