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Crash closes Highway 17 between Deep River and Chalk River, downs hydro lines

August 11, 2026

Ontario Provincial Police say a crash involving a transport truck has closed Highway 17 west of Petawawa and knocked down hydro lines and causing a widespread power outage in the area.



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