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Crash on Highway 17 shuts down lanes in both directions

A serious crash between two trucks has closed part of Highway 17 from Ignace to Shabaqua.

The Northwest OPP says it happened around 4 a.m. Thursday, according to a social media post.

511 Ontario shows the road closed in both directions from where the Highway 11/17 splits in Shabaqua all the way to Ignace.

No word yet on potential injuries.

Police say drivers should avoid the area.

More to come…

  • Natalie Chiasson is a multimedia journalist based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She graduated from the Radio/Television/Journalism program at NSCC, and is passionate about community, culture, and storytelling. Contact her anytime at ChiassonN@radioabl.ca.

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