Hwy 17 near Renfrew reopened following collision involving transport truck

East Region OPP said a section of highway 17 near Renfrew has reopened following a single-vehicle collision involving a transport truck on Wednesday.

Renfrew OPP responded to the scene and the driver was transported by ambulance as a precaution.

Police said the collision resulted in both rear axles separating from the trailer and that there was a confirmed oil spill, which the Ministry of the Environment was notified about.

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The highway was closed through Wednesday evening between O’Brien Road and Bruce Street, near the east end of Shrive Bridge.

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