ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services Hazmat Unit is currently en route to the town of Bruce Mines to determine the level and extent of contamination, and to assist in developing an emergency response plan for the community.
No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
SooToday will have more information on this developing situation as it becomes available.
Hwy 17 closed at Bruce Mines
East Algoma (Thessalon) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Closure:
Highway: Highway 17
Location: Bruce Mines
Brief Description of Event: Closed for public saftey as a result of an ammonia leak at the Bruce Mines Community Arena
Detour (if available): Small passenger vehicles only
Estimated duration of Road Advisory: Unknown at this time
The O.P.P. will distribute details and updates of the road advisory as information becomes available.
Please do not call O.P.P. Provincial Communication Centres for road advisory updates or road condition information.
Visit the Ontario Ministry of Transportation website at ontario.ca/511, twitter @511Ontario or call 511 traveller's information such as winter road conditions, construction reports, road closures, traffic reports, traffic cameras and interactive mapping.
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