LONGLAC, Ont. – One person was taken to hospital Wednesday night following a collision.
Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision around 6:40 p.m. involving two tractor trailers on Highway 11, about 40 kilometres east of Longlac.
Police say one of the vehicle was hauling a load that contained a dangerous good, which rolled over as a result of the collision
One person was transported to hospital with minor injuries and two occupants of nearby residence were evacuated as a precaution.
The immediate area was evacuated as a precaution, which included the closure of Highway 11 between Longlac and Hearst for several hours while a hazardous material crew attended and assessed the scene.
It was determined there was no risk to public safety and Highway 11 was reopened at about 4 a.m.
The motor vehicle collision remains under investigation by the Greenstone OPP and anyone who has any information is asked to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.
For updates on the road closure, check Ontario.ca/511
