Thunder Bay – The OPP have reported on the fatal motor vehicle accident on Highway 11/17 near Pearl.
The highway is now open.
Cleared: #Closure #TBay #HWY11/17 in #Pearl at RD#5, lane and EB shoulder are reopened. #ONHwys
— 511ONNorthwestern (@511ONNorthwest) December 31, 2020
Update: #Closure #TBay #HWY11/17 in #Pearl at RD#5 lane and EB shoulder remain closed due to a collision. #ONHwys #alternatinglanes
— 511ONNorthwestern (@511ONNorthwest) December 30, 2020
Earlier the highway was closed in both directions at the #5 Road South due to a serious two vehicle accident.
Fire crews, a number of ambulances including the Orange Air Ambulance have responded as well as the Ontario Provincial Police.
We are getting reports that this closure will be for a while, as OPP are investigating the accident. It is currently estimated that it could be after 8:00 PM EST before the highway can be re-opened.
ROAD CLOSURE: Hwy11/17 between Pearl and #Hwy587: Roadway closed following a collision. #OPP on scene. ^nk pic.twitter.com/EXDj3XexBp
— OPPCommunicationsNWR (@OPP_COMM_NWR) December 30, 2020
Shuniah Fire Rescue which was on the scene has tweeted they have cleared the scene.
The highway has been closed by the OPP and an investigation is underway.
