OPP say Highway 17 west near Espanola is now open, after being closed much of today due to a two-vehicle accident that claimed two lives.
The accident happened at 7:25 a.m.
Members from the Espanola Detachment of the OPP, Manitoulin-Sudbury Emergency Medical Services, and Baldwin Township Fire Department responded to a collision on Highway 17, approximately one kilometre west of Highway 6.
Investigation has determined that two vehicles were involved and two people have been confirmed deceased as a result. OPP Technical Collision Investigators were called in to assist with the investigation.
Highway 17 is now open.
The investigation is ongoing and further information will be provided once available.
#ManitoulinOPP **UPDATE** Hwy. 17 is now open in both directions. ^mc https://t.co/bIbQ4od05S
— OPP North East Region (@OPP_NER) November 27, 2020
