Perth OPP investigating damaged red lights at railroad crossings

By CityNews Ottawa

Posted Mar 12, 2023 01:00:00 PM.

The Perth Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating damaged flashing lights at railroads in Perth East.

This comes after multiple reports of people damaging the red flashing lights at railroad crossings between Forest Road and Road 108.

OPP says this causes hazards to motorists.

Anyone with information is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

#PerthOPP is investigating a mischief after multiple reports of people damaging the red flashing lights at railroad crossings between Forest Road and Road 108 in Perth East causing hazards to motorists. Anyone with info please contact #OPP at 1-888-310-1122.^kl pic.twitter.com/3r1Qf02Mgu

— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) March 10, 2023

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