Chemical spill closes highway near Cochrane

A chemical spill has closed Highway 652 northeast of Cochrane, Ontario Provincial Police said Thursday.

A serious collision Thursday involving a tractor-trailer on Highway 652 has closed the roadway.

Ontario Provincial Police said they are dealing with a chemical spill in the area between Michel Lake Road and Tweed Township.

“Motorists should avoid the area,” police said.

“No injuries have been reported.”

Current road conditions can be found at Ontario 511.

This story will be updated when new information is available.