Wednesday, October 01, 2003

Transport trucks are being prevented from travelling along Hwy 17 approximately six kilometres east Mattawa due to a low-hanging hydro wire stretching across the road, Ontario Provincial Police said.

The wire came down after a transport caught hold of it and pulled it down part way along with the hydro pole. Hydro crews were called in to make repairs but it's not known how long the work will take.

Cars are still able to get through and officers are on scene for traffic control.