Highway 69 was closed yesterday from just after 1:30 pm until around 10 pm after a fatal crash happened just south of Pointe Au Baril.

OPP say a northbound vehicle collided with a southbound tractor trailer.

The driver of the vehicle, 74-year old Joseph Giroux and 68-year old Suzanne Pharand both of Sudbury were pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the truck did not sustain any injuries…and the collision is still under investigation.

Highway 69 was closed in both directions between Point Au Baril and Parry Sound, but has been re-opened