**TIMMINS POLICE NEWS RELEASE**

Timmins Police have closed Algonquin Blvd from Theriault to Mattagami Drive due to a collision involving a commercial motor vehicle (cmv) and power lines in that area. The roadway remains closed for safety reasons linked to this early morning collision.

East bound traffic can take Mattagami Drive and continue east on Wilson or Commercial 

Westbound traffic will take Theriault and proceed on Airport Road and access the west end of the city via Lafleur Drive.   Norman Street is NOT a viable detour route for heavy traffic

The collision remains under investigation at this time.

No confirmation on injuries or duration  of closure at this time

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