HIGHWAY 11-17 CLOSED AS THUNDER BAY OPP INVESTIGATES FATAL COLLISION
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(SISTONENS CORNERS, ON) - The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently on scene of a fatal collision on Highway 11-17 near Sistonens Corners.
On Thursday, January 29, 2026, at approximately 7:00 am EST, members of the Thunder Bay OPP and emergency medical services responded to a fatal two-vehicle collision involving a transport truck and car. A 28-year-old female from Kakabeka Falls was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Highway 11-17 is currently closed at Kakabeka Falls and Sistonens Corners and traffic is being rerouted to Highway 102. The stretch of highway is expected to remain closed for several hours as police conduct their investigation.
Further updates to the highway closure will be provided as information becomes available.