Two people killed in crash on Highway 11/17 near Thunder Bay

Two women, 23 and 28, died in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 11/17 near Thunder Bay Thursday night. Two others suffered minor injuries.

Two women were killed Feb. 5 in a two-vehicle collision that took place around 9 p.m. on Highway 11/17 near Thunder Bay.

Ontario Provincial Police said the crash involved passenger vehicles and took place on the highway between Highway 130 and Highway 588.

“A 23-year-old female from Poplar Hill and a 28-year-old female from Eabametoong First Nation were pronounced deceased,” the OPP said in a news release.

“Two other individuals were transported to hospital with minor injuries.”

Highway 11/17 was closed for several hours between Sistonens Corners and Highway 130 while officers and the OPP traffic incident management enforcement team conducted their investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.