Police are focusing on a large hole in the mesh at the scene of a one-vehicle crash in Barrie, Ontario. which claimed the lives of six young adults over the weekend.
On Wednesday, several investigators could be seen taking pictures near the construction site at McKay Road and Veteran’s Drive.
Some officers were observed descending into the hole and returned to the surface with what appeared to be a black evidence bag.
Police remained tight-lipped about the details surrounding the crash, saying only that their investigation would “take time” to complete.
CTV News Toronto has identified all six victims involved in the collision as Jersey Mitchell, 20, Haley Marin, 21, Curtis King, 22, Jason O’Connor, 22, Luke West, 22, and River Wells, 23.
The group was reported missing on Saturday before police were called to the scene of the crash at 2am on Sunday.
Families and friends of the victims have been seen visiting the perimeter of the scene in recent days, laying flowers and writing messages in their memory at the growing makeshift memorial.
The community of Barrie has been left reeling in the wake of the tragedy. A vigil is planned for Saturday night in honor of all six victims.
Meanwhile, a GoFundMe page aimed at helping the victims’ families has been set up and has already surpassed its $60,000 goal.
“Our community has been shaken to its core, our flags are at half-mast and six families are devastated by the loss of their loved ones. Let’s come together as a community and show our support,” the group organizing the fundraiser said on the page.
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