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Disabled car catches fire, causes traffic disruptions along Hwy 11

A vehicle burns on Highway 11 in Oro-Medonte, Ont., on Sun., Oct. 20, 2024. (Courtesy: An Kristya Yumul) A vehicle burns on Highway 11 in Oro-Medonte, Ont., on Sun., Oct. 20, 2024. (Courtesy: An Kristya Yumul)
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Black smoke billowed from a disabled vehicle fire in what is known as Gasoline Alley Sunday night.

Emergency crews were called to the scene on Highway 11 in Oro-Medonte shortly before 6 p.m.

Police reported Highway 11 northbound would be closed between Line 2 and Line 3 in Shanty Bay following the fire.

A cautionary OPP X reported “Highway closed, expect delays” at 6:34 p.m.

Provincial police called the Ministry of Transportation to assist with the investigation.

The highway was reopened at 1:20 a.m. Monday.

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