Wednesday, January 23, 2008

ONLY ONE CRASH YESTERDAY

(Batchawana Bay, Ont.) Sault Ste Marie OPP investigated one collision on Hwy 17 in the Batchawana Bay area.

At about 8:00 a.m. yesterday a northbound car lost control and went into the ditch. No one was injured in the crash but a tow truck was needed to get the car out of the ditch. No charges were laid in this investigation.

Road Closure Advisory – HIGHWAY OPEN

The Ontario Provincial Police advise the public of the following OPEN HIGHWAY.

Location: Hwy 17 between Batchawana Bay and Wawa

Detachment area: Sault Ste Marie

Time of road closure:

Reason for the closure: intense weather front – large accumulation of snow, poor visibility

Detour: (if available)

Estimated duration of closure:

Time road reopened: 23 Jan 08 at 0240hrs