A vehicle fire forced the closure of Highway 11 in New Liskeard for several hours on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The incident began early in the morning and led to significant traffic disruptions in the area.
Emergency crews responded to the scene, where a vehicle had caught fire, prompting authorities to shut down the highway in both directions. The closure lasted for several hours as firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze and clear the roadway.
According to the Ontario Provincial Police, the fire was reported around 7:57 a.m. EDT. By 11:28 a.m., the highway had fully reopened, with an electronic sign indicating that all lanes were open. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes during the closure. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but officials do not suspect foul play.
This closure added to a busy morning of traffic incidents across the province, including a fatal crash on Highway 401 involving an OPP officer and a collision involving a Toronto police car.
