Police officers in Stratford continue to investigate a fatal crash on the outskirts of town early Monday morning.

Stratford police say they were called to the intersection of Perth Road 113 (Embro Road) at Line 29 shortly before 6 a.m. Monday morning for the collision.

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They say a collision occurred between a minivan, which was travelling east on Line 29, and a transport truck, which was heading south on Road 113.

The driver of the minivan was transported to hospital before succumbing to his injuries.

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The collision remains under investigation and police are asking drivers to avoid the area.

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