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Highway 144 still closed after fatal crash (reopened)

It's been closed for over 12 hours following a serious crash
2021-05-20 OPP cruiser

Editor's Note: Highway 144 reopened around noon on Nov. 4.

Update, 12:40 p.m.

OPP has confirmed the crash was fatal. Highway 144 is expected to remain closed for the rest of the day. Further details are not available yet.

Original Story:

The highway between Timmins and Sudbury remains closed this morning.

The Highway 144 closure started around 5 p.m. yesterday (Nov. 2) following a serious two-vehicle crash. Photos from the scene show the collision involved a commercial motor vehicle.

The crash happened near Doyle Road (south of The Cache). There are no detours.

As of 6:30 a.m. today (Nov. 3), 511 reports the road is still closed in both directions. 

More information will be shared when available.