(MATHESON) – The Matheson Ontario Provincial Police is in the midst of completing its investigation into a tractor trailer fire that occurred on September 7th on Hwy 11 in Playfair Twp. just north of Ramore.
The OPP officers responded to the scene and located a 2003 Kenworth tractor trailer unit engulfed in flames.
The truck had been driven by a 46 year old male Mattawa man who was transported by ambulance to an area hospital for medical treatment as a precautionary measure.
The truck was loaded with frozen food so environmental concerns were low.
Fire and ambulance crews from Matheson and Ramore attended the scene.
The highway was closed for approximately one hour due to the fire.
The investigation into the cause of the fire is on-going at this time.