James Bay 12/18/2025 4:05pm
TRACTOR TRAILER COLLISION CAUSES CHEMICAL LEAK

(COCHRANE, ON) - Members of the James Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a collision involving a tractor trailer on Highway 652 near Michel Lake Road, northeast of Cochrane, that caused a leak of a chemical.

On Thursday, December 18, 2025, just after 10:00 am, a single-vehicle collision occurred on the highway that resulted in a leak from a tractor trailer carrying chemicals. The material involved in the spill is unknown at this time, and the public is advised to stay away from the affected area until further notice.

Highway 652 is closed in both directions between Michel Lake Road and Tweed Township to facilitate the cleanup.


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