A vehicle fire and a three-vehicle crash have led to a closure of Highway 17 between Marathon and Terrace Bay Thursday afternoon. The Ontario Provincial Police reported that the highway remains shut in both directions near Heron Bay Road, just outside Marathon, following the serious collision earlier in the morning.
The crash, which occurred around 6:15 a.m., involved a transport truck, an SUV, and a pickup truck. One male was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
The highway is expected to remain closed for several hours as authorities continue their investigation and cleanup efforts. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.