Update, 8:25 p.m.
Highway 101 has reopened in both directions after being closed for about eight hours.
Original story:
CHAPLEAU - Highway 101 is closed due to a serious crash involving a snowmobile, says police.
The highway is closed in both directions between Foleyet and Chapleau. There are no detours at this time, said police in a notice on social media.
The serious crash involves a snowmobile. No further details are available at this time.
Further east, Highway 11 remains closed between Smooth Rock Falls and Kapuskasing. Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened around 7:30 a.m. today (March 17).
To check current road closures, visit 511on.ca.
