UPDATE: 511 Ontario noted the highway was reopened around 11:45 a.m.
Late Thursday afternoon the OPP told BayToday "it was a single vehicle collision involving a Tractor Trailer Unit, no injuries, the highway was opened a few hours ago and the driver was charged with Careless Driving."
See original story below:
The OPP report the northbound lanes on Highway 11 between Powassan and Callander are closed due to a collision which occurred around 7 a.m. Thursday morning.
The OPP and 511 Ontario both reported the closure but details relating to the cause and the amount of vehicles involved are not available at this time.
COLLISION: #Hwy11 both northbound lanes are fully closed between Rivers RD and #Hwy654 in Powassan - Highway northbound lanes are closed following a collision. #OPP on scene. ^cw pic.twitter.com/24VPFSBrAo
— OPPCommunicationsNER (@OPP_COMM_NER) November 7, 2024
Updated: Collision on #HWY11 North between SEC HWY 534(W)CLARK ST(E) IC UP, POWASSAN and HWY 654 / Lake Nosbonsing Rd, CALLANDER. 2 lanes and north shoulder closed. #Closure #ONHwys https://t.co/XUTrzG9WUD
— 511Ontario (@511Ontario) November 7, 2024
