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Fatal tractor trailer collision closes Highway 11/17

Collision blocks highway near Sistonen's Corners, OPP unsure when it will reopen.
OPP vehicle
Image from the OPP

THUNDER BAY -- Ontario Provincial Police say a collision involving two tractor trailers has closed Highway 11/17 near Sistonen's Corners.

Police later deemed it a fatal collision  

Police have released few details about the crash.

Emergency crews remain on scene early Friday morning.

OPP, who first tweeted about the incident at about 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, say they're not sure when the highway will reopen.



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