OPP say stay home if you can

OPP News Release

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North East Region – The Ontario Provincial Police have been receiving many calls for trees, signs and hydro lines down or partially down and affecting roads and highways. Many calls are also beginning to come in for collisions around the Region.

The areas heavily affected are:

Algoma District – specifically Thessalon, Blind River, Garden River, Elliot Lake,
Nipissing Parry Sound District – Powassan, Temagami and
West Nipissing District – Sturgeon Falls, Alban.

No serious injuries or damage has been reported yet. Hwy 11 South of Powassan southbound is restricted to one lane due to an overturned tractor trailer.

OPP are recommending that unnecessary travel be avoided until the weather conditions improve. If traveling check with the MTO Road Closures line 1-800-268-4686 or http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/conditions for current highway closures.

Remember that emergency crews are putting their lives at risk when responding to emergencies in this weather. Stay home if you can. If you can’t stay home, move over when you see emergency personnel coming!

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