Commercial vehicle overturns, slowing traffic on Hwy. 17 east of Sudbury
![Hwy 17 crash Traffic is moving slowly on Highway 17 east near Norvic Drive in Wahnapitae on Friday afternoon as emergency crews responded to a tractor-trailer that had left the roadway. (Lyndsay Aelick/CTV News)](/content/dam/ctvnews/en/images/2024/5/17/hwy-17-crash-1-6891893-1715977218240.jpg)
Traffic is moving slowly on Highway 17 east near Norvic Drive in Wahnapitae on Friday afternoon as emergency crews responded to a tractor-trailer that had left the roadway.
The vehicle was resting in a ditch on the west side of the highway, reducing traffic to one lane through the area.
Emergency responders, fire services and Ontario Provincial Police were all on-site.
The roadway had to be closed for a short time so emergency responders could leave the scene.
This story will be updated when more information is available.
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