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Transport fire closes all lanes on Highway 17 near Vermilion Bay

Ontario 511 reported the incident at 1 p.m.
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A transport fire closes Highway 17 in both directions near Vermilion Bay on July 5. (Submitted by)

VERMILION BAY — The OPP have closed Highway 17 in both directions near Vermilion Bay due to a transport fire.

Ontario 511 reported the incident at 1 p.m.

The transport truck caught fire on Waldhof Road South, adjacent to the highway, resulting in an all-lane closure.

Motorists were advised to use caution in the area while the OPP worked to resolve the situation.

The transport fire was cleared and the highway reopened shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday.

This story has been updated with new information.



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Nicky started working as a Newswatch reporter in December 2024 after graduating with a Bachelor of Journalism and a minor in Environmental and Climate Humanities from Carleton University.
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