Commercial vehicle overturns, slowing traffic on Hwy. 17 east of Sudbury

Traffic is moving slowly on Highway 17 east near Norvic Drive in Wahnapitae on Friday afternoon as emergency crews responded to a tractor-trailer that had left the roadway. (Lyndsay Aelick/CTV News)

Traffic is moving slowly on Highway 17 east near Norvic Drive in Wahnapitae on Friday afternoon as emergency crews responded to a tractor-trailer that had left the roadway.

The vehicle was resting in a ditch on the west side of the highway, reducing traffic to one lane through the area.

Emergency responders, fire services and Ontario Provincial Police were all on-site.

The roadway had to be closed for a short time so emergency responders could leave the scene.

This story will be updated when more information is available.