OPP Investigating Fiery 3-Vehicle Hwy. 17 Crash Near Marathon Airport

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fiery 3-vehicle crash on Highway 17 near Marathon Airport — east of Thunder Bay — on Aug. 21, 2025.

What Happened?

• The incident took place on the highway between Old Heron Bay Road and Peninsula Road before 8:30am ET on Aug. 21.
• No injuries have been reported at this time.
• Highway 17 remains closed in both directions between Terrace Bay and Marathon.

UPDATE (11:46 a.m.): #Hwy17 remains closed in both directions between Terrace Bay and Marathon, due to a serious three-vehicle collision in Marathon earlier this morning. The onsite investigation and clean-up effort continues. Updates to follow. ^pia

— OPPCommunicationsNWR (@OPP_COMM_NWR) August 21, 2025

Investigation Updates

The cause of the collision remains under investigation. It’s unclear if charges are pending.

🔔 Anyone with information on the incident, including cellphone or dashcam footage, is asked to contact the OPP.

Car Accident Near You? What to Do

Following a serious crash like this, police urge drivers to:

1. Avoid the accident area so that officials can safely investigate.
2. Reduce speed in areas with high pedestrian activity.
3. Remain vigilant when navigating intersections.

Your Rights After a Car Accident in Ontario

If you’re injured in a car accident in Ontario — whether as a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian — you may be entitled to:

• Accident benefits under the province’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS).
• Additional compensation through a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Ontario imposes strict timelines — some insurer deadlines are days after an accident. Speak to Samfiru Tumarkin LLP before accepting a settlement.

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