OPP have closed Highway 17 East near Mattawa following a serious injury two vehicle crash east of Mattawa.

No word when the highway will re-open.

No detour is available.

(float plane)
North Bay OPP say a float plane crashed on Saturday on Lake Nipissing.

Police say a 55 year old male pilot crashed the plane when attempting to land it.

The pilot who was rescued by a boater sustained minor injuries.

He was taken to hospital by ambulance.

(cyclist hit)

Almaguin Highlands OPP say on Sunday morning a vehicle hit a cyclist on Highway 124 near Magnetawan.

The 70 year old cyclist from Barrie was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries.

The 54 year old driver of the vehicle left the scene and was arrested later in Parry Sound and has been charged with failing to stop at the scene of an accident causing bodily harm and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm.

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