The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has confirmed three folks had been killed in a big early-morning collision close to Ignace final week.
Officers with the OPP, together with hearth and emergency medical companies, responded to the incident, which concerned two industrial motor autos, west of Ignace shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, the Dryden OPP mentioned in a information launch.
“Three people had been pronounced deceased on the scene,” mentioned OPP regional media and communications co-ordinator, Sgt. Hayley Mcleary, in an e-mail on Monday.
“Whereas the investigation stays ongoing, no charges are being thought of presently,” Mcleary mentioned.
Freeway 17 was closed for greater than 10 hours following the incident. Site visitors was re-routed down Freeway 622 to Freeway 11.
“Motorists are urged to keep away from the realm and plan different routes. The freeway will stay closed till additional discover, with updates supplied as they turn out to be out there,” the Dryden OPP mentioned on Thursday. “Police admire the general public’s endurance and co-operation throughout this time.”
A photograph posted to the Expert Truckers Canada Fb web page seems to indicate a collision involving two transport vehicles, with a police cruiser on the scene.
The Dryden OPP asks anybody with details about the collision to contact the service at 1-888-310-1122, or submit ideas anonymously by Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
