Confirmed Incident Overview
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Location & Time: The crash occurred very early Saturday morning at approximately 3:20 a.m. on Highway 11 near Moonbeam, north of Timmins in northern Ontario.Global NewsCityNews Toronto
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What Happened: A collision between an ATV and a commercial motor vehicle (transport truck) resulted in four fatalities.Global NewsMy Cochrane Now+1
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Victims:
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A 16-year-old from Moonbeam
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Two 18-year-olds, also from Moonbeam
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A 20-year-old from Kapuskasing
All were pronounced dead at the scene.Global NewsCityNews TorontoMy Cochrane Now
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Community Impact: Both Moonbeam and Kapuskasing have announced a period of mourning, with flags flown at half‑mast and tributes pouring in for the young lives lost.CTVNews+1
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Ongoing Investigation: The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate the collision and are asking witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.Global NewsCityNews TorontoMy Cochrane Now
Summary Table
| Detail | Information |
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| When | ~3:20 a.m., Saturday |
| Where | Hwy 11 near Moonbeam, Ontario |
| Involved | ATV vs. commercial transport |
| Fatalities | Four young people (3 from Moonbeam, 1 from Kapuskasing) |
| Community Response | Mourning declared, flags at half-mast |
| Next Steps | OPP investigation ongoing; seeking public assistance |
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