Timmins police probe two crashes on Tuesday evening

Timmins police responded to two crashes Tuesday evening, including a vehicle-cyclist collision. Highway 655 & Algonquin Boulevard was closed for nearly 4 hours.

Timmins police are investigating two separate motor vehicle collisions that closed intersections across the city on Tuesday evening.

The first crash occurred at about 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 655 and Algonquin Boulevard East.

Highway 655 intersection reopened

The intersection was shut down in all directions for almost four hours, reopening shortly before 7:30 p.m.

Second crash involving vehicle and cyclist

Staff Sgt. Mike Fortin advised CTV News, by email, of a second road closure due to a motor vehicle crash shortly after 6:15 p.m.

Police said officers were currently on the scene investigating a collision involving a motor vehicle and a cyclist at the intersection of Moneta Avenue and Pine Street South.

The intersection was shut down in all directions for almost three hours, reopening shortly before 9 p.m.

Officers had asked motorists to avoid both areas and use alternative routes as police investigated the crashes.

Police have not advised whether there are any injuries as a result of either crash or if any charges are pending.

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