SHUNIAH -- Thunder Bay and Nipigon OPP have closed Highway 11-17 near Superior Shores Road following a collision between a tractor trailer and a passenger vehicle.
The highway is expected to be closed for an additional six hours, until approximately 3 a.m., while police investigate.
The incident occurred just after 5:30 p.m. on Friday, with police saying in a release they expect it will be a lengthy closure.
No information has been released about any injuries that may have been sustained as a result of the crash.
OPP say they will release more details as they become available.
OPP MEDIA RELEASE
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On October 20, 2023, at 5:41 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay and Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachments, Shuniah Volunteer Fire Department, and Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 11-17 in the area of Superior Shores Road involving a tractor trailer unit and a passenger vehicle.
Highway 11-17 is closed as the OPP continues their investigation. It is expected to be a lengthy closure.
The O.P.P. will distribute details and updates of the road closure as information becomes available.
Please do not call O.P.P. Provincial Communication Centres for road advisory updates or road condition information.
