10:16 p.m. update on Hwy 69 double fatality

OPP NEWS RELEASE

************************* Further delays expected

SUDBURY – As a result of a fatal motor vehicle collision on February 6, 2008 on Highway 69, Servos Township (two kilometres north of Highway 637 - Killarney turnoff), motorists can expect more delays at this location tomorrow (Friday, February 8).

Investigators from the Ministry of Environment are returning to the scene at 8 a.m. to continue the environmental clean-up due to a diesel spill, which should last all day.

As a result, OPP officers need to close the southbound shoulder lane only which will allow southbound motorists to use the passing lane portion in order to get by the scene.

Traffic will be moving slowly in both direction of travel throughout the day.

Drivers are asked to exercise caution when travelling through at this location as officers will be out directing traffic and crews will be busy working.

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