Two people injured in fiery crash on Hwy 11 in Muskoka
An OPP cruiser is pictured in this undated photo. (Source: OPP Central Region)
Two people were taken to the hospital following a collision on Highway 11 in Bracebridge Thursday morning.
Emergency crews responded to the the single-vehicle crash at Stephenson Road 2 West to find flames coming from the car.
Police closed Highway 11 southbound in both directions for the investigation. Shortly after 9 a.m., traffic was permitted through the right lane, while the left lane remained closed.
Police described the two individual's injuries as non-life-threatening.
The cleanup and investigation are ongoing. It's unclear what caused the collision.
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