NIPIGON, ON — Ontario Provincial Police say they are investigating a fatal collision on Highway 17 east of Nipigon.
The collision involved a tractor trailer and another vehicle, and occurred Tuesday afternoon approximately six kilometres from the town.
It forced the closure of both lanes of the highway between Nipigon and Schreiber.
A photo posted on the Skilled Truckers Canada Facebook page showed a transport truck on its side, and the badly damaged second vehicle in front of it.
There was no immediate word on how long the highway would remain closed.
Motorists are advised to check Ontario511 for updates.