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A statement released by the ministry Monday afternoon says residents in the Port Loring area should exercise “special caution” around rivers and streams.
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The statement comes following a heavy downpour Saturday that the ministry says brought more than 100 millimetres – approximately double the forecasted rainfall – from the Tilden Lake area to the southern reaches of the North Bay District.
Additional precipitation is expected through to next week, with current weather forecasts from Tuesday to Sunday predicting an additional 20 millimetres of rain for the Port Loring area, specifically.
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North Bay Ontario Provincial Police have responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 11 this morning.
A social media post from OPP shortly before 10:30 a.m. Tuesday said the collision occurred at Ellesmere Road in the Tilden Lake area.
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No injuries are reported, but OPP say there may be some delays while vehicles are towed out.
Police also are advising drivers to check their mirrors and blind spot when making a left turn. This is to ensure there are no vehicles in the left lane before a turn is made.