Highway 11 Reopens After Fatal ATV and Truck Collision Claims 4

UPDATE: Highway 11 has reopened following a devastating multi-vehicle collision involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and a transport truck that claimed the lives of four individuals early this morning in Kapuskasing, Ontario. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) confirmed the fatal incident, which occurred at approximately 3:20 a.m., leading to the highway’s closure for nearly 15 hours.

Authorities first alerted the public to the fatal crash via social media at 4:12 a.m., stating the highway was closed in both directions between Driftwood at Highway 655 and Clear Lake Road. The OPP quickly confirmed that the collision resulted in fatalities, urging motorists to avoid the area due to ongoing emergency response efforts.

As updates unfolded, police provided crucial details about the incident, confirming it involved an ATV and a transport truck. By 5:20 a.m., the affected stretch of Highway 11 had been extended from Labelle Street in Hearst to Western Avenue in Cochrane.

In their updates, the OPP emphasized the need for drivers to seek alternate routes, warning of lengthy delays: “Avoid the area, expect lengthy delays, and plan alternate routes,” they posted.

The roadway finally reopened at approximately 6:35 p.m., but the investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing. Police have yet to release the identities of the victims or further details surrounding the collision.

The OPP is calling for anyone who may have witnessed the crash or possesses dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident to contact them at 1-888-310-1122 or reach out to Crime Stoppers anonymously.

This tragic incident highlights the urgent need for road safety, especially with the increasing presence of ATVs on public highways. As the investigation progresses, authorities will provide updates on any new developments.

Stay tuned to CTVNorthernOntario.ca for the latest information on this heartbreaking story, and check Ontario’s 511 Traveller Information Service for real-time road updates.