Info re events in OPP areas of NW Region. Emerg call 911 /non-emerg 1-888-310-1122. Info sur les événements dans la Région du Nord-Ouest patrouillée par l’OPP.
ROAD CLOSURE:
#Hwy17
in the area of Ivar Rd
#Shabaqua
- Roadway closed in both directions due to fire. Please avoid the area.
#OPP
and emergency services on scene. ^hm
UPDATE ROAD CLOSURE:
#Hwy11
/17 will remain closed in both directions for an extended period of time between Shabaqua Road and Finmark Road due to a motor vehicle collision. ^lh
COLLISION:
#Hwy11
-17 in
#ThunderBay
: all eastbound lanes are closed between Red River Rd/Dawson Rd and Balsam St following a collision. On-ramp from Red River Rd to Hwy 11-17 eastbound is closed too.
#OPP
on scene. ^nk
LOCATED: The missing 13 year old female from
#FortFrances
has been located.
#OPP
would like to thank everyone who assisted and shared the appeal for information. ^jt
#LOCATED
: 59-year-old female last seen in
#Kenora
has been located safe.
#OPP
would like to thank everyone who shared the appeal for assistance or provided any information. ^nk
ADVISORY:
#Hwy17
just east of
#Nipigon
-
#OPP
advising motorists not to pick up male hitchhiker in the area. Male approx. 35-40 years of age, carrying a red backpack. If spotted contacted police immediately. ^jt
ROAD CLOSURE:
#HWY11
both directions between
#HWY625
and Kapuskasing. All lanes closed: Highway closed due to deteriorating weather conditions. Reopening time unknown. ^ta
ADVISORY:
#SLKTOPP
receiving numerous complaints of severe weather and heavy wind damage including downed trees and power lines in the area of
#Hwy642
#SiouxLookout
. Many roads impassible at this time. Emergency crews are aware and on route. Please use extra caution. ^lm
LOCATED: The 42-year-old from Fort Frances has been found safe.
#OPP
would like to thank those who shared the appeal for assistance or provided any information. ^lh
#LOCATED
: The missing 63-year-old person from Dryden has been located safe.
#OPP
would like to thank everyone who shared the appeal for assistance or provided any information. ^cw
LOCATED: The 77-year-old from
#Marathon
has been found safe.
#OPP
would like to thank those who shared the appeal for assistance or provided any information. ^lh
ROAD CLOSURE:
#Hwy17
east of
#Kenora
: the highway is closed in both directions between
#Hwy71
and Hwy 17A due to a tractor-trailer fire.
#OPP
and fire on scene. ^nk
COLLISION:
#Hwy17
between Lac Des Milles Lacs Road and Michener Parry Road near Upsala - Highway is closed in both directions following a collision.
#OPP
on scene. ^cw
MISSING:
#OPP
attempting to locate 35 year old Melanie 5’9’’, 110lbs Last seen the evening of February 26, 2024 at McDonalds on King’s Hwy in
#FortFrances
Call 1-888-310-1122 with any information. ^jt REF
#E240287130
#LOCATED
: 59-year-old person from Sioux Lookout has been located safe.
#OPP
would like to thank everyone who shared the appeal for assistance or provided any information. ^cw
ADVISORY:
#MarathonOPP
is advising the public about an increased police presence near mile marker 834 on
#Hwy17
west of Marathon due to an ongoing investigation. Please avoid the area and do not pick up any hitchhikers. ^nk
CLEARED:
#KenoraOPP
has resolved the matter in the area of
#Hwy658
from Dalles Rd and Coker Rd in
#Kenora
peacefully. Hwy 658 reopened. Police resources are clearing.
#OPP
would like to thank the public for their cooperation and understanding. ^cw
UPDATE: ADVISORY:
#KenoraOPP
continues to be active in the area of
#Hwy658
from Dalles Rd and Coker Rd in
#Kenora
and advise the public to avoid the area. There are currently no concerns for public safety. Updates will be provided as they become available. ^nk
ADVISORY:
#KenoraOPP
is advising the public to please avoid the area of
#Hwy658
from Dalles Rd and Coker Rd in
#Kenora
due to a police investigation. There are currently no concerns for public safety. ^cw
ROAD CLOSURE:
#Hwy17A
#Kenora
: westbound lane is closed west of the Bypass for a TTU removal. Eastbound traffic is being re-routed through Kenora.
#OPP
on scene. ^nk
ROAD CLOSURE:
#Hwy17
approximately 20kms east of
#Nipigon
. Roadway closed - vehicles stuck on the roadway due to weather conditions.
#SeeSnowGoSlow
^aw
ROAD CLOSURE:
#Hwy17
CLOSED in both directions between
#TerraceBay
and
#Marathon
- due to a police investigation. No detour in effect. Reopening time unknown ^ag
Is it Saturday night? Yes
Should you have fun? Yes
Drive after drinking? Never
Please plan ahead. If you drink, don't drive. Help keep our roads safe by making the responsible decision. Call a friend, taxi or take public transit to get home safe. ^ag
Make the right choice tonight. If you drink, don't drive. There are many alternatives to make it home safe tonight. Call a friend, call a taxi or take public transit. There is never an excuse for driving impaired.
#ArriveAlive
#RideChecks
@maddcanada
#OPP
^ag
Responding to accidental 911 calls takes a significant amount of resources. If you dial 9-1-1 by accident stay on the line and tell the communicator what happened. Even decommissioned phones can call 911, be careful when allowing children to play with them
#lockitinyourpocket
UPDATE:
#LOCATED
: 50-year-old female from
#SLKTOPP
area has been located safe.
#OPP
would like to thank everyone who shared the appeal for assistance or provided any information. ^nm
COLLISION:
#Hwy105
between
#EarFalls
and
#RedLake
: the highway remains closed in both directions following a collision.
#OPP
on scene. Lengthy closure expected. ^nk
COLLISION:
#Hwy17
#Marathon
: westbound lane is closed at Peninsula Rd/Hwy626 following a collision.
#OPP
on scene. Reopening time unknown. Updates will be provided as they become available. ^nk
#OPP
have received several reports of phone scammers attempting to solicit personal information by using "
#ThunderBay
OPP" in their caller I.D / claiming they're police officers.OPP will never call you to ask banking information or inquire about SIN numbers.
#ProtectYourself
^ag
#LOCATED
: 30-year-old female from
#Atikokan
has been located safe.
#OPP
would like to thank everyone who shared the appeal for assistance or provided any information. ^nk
#LOCATED
: 15-year-old female from
#Ignace
has been located safe.
#OPP
would like to thank everyone who shared the appeal for assistance or provided any information. ^nk
REQUESTING ASSISTANCE:
#GreenstoneOPP
is looking for any information involving a sudden death that occurred on November 18, 2023, on
#Hwy11
near
#Greenstone
. Any information, please call 1-888-310-1122. ^lh
ROAD CLOSURE: Hwy11-17 closed between Junction 130 and Hwy61 and Harbour Xpressway
#ThunderBay
: Roadway closed following a collision. Detour Eastbound and Westbound on Arthur St to Hwy130.
#TbayOPP
on scene.^cw
UPDATE:ROAD CLOSURE:Hwy 11-17 west of
#Hwy102
#SistonensCorners
:Highway remains closed.
#OPP
along with numerous others on scene working to get the road opened as quickly as possible. No reopening time can be estimated as they are still working to remove the transport trucks.^aw