Four-vehicle accident blocks highway

An accident involving three tractor-trailers and a passenger vehicle near Kenora early this morning forced the closure of the Trans-Canada Highway.
Traffic was being re-routed to Highway 502 and Highway 71 as of last report this morning.
The accident occurred around 3 a.m. near Richard Lake.
Initial investigation by the Kenora OPP determined two tractor-trailers were blocking the highway.
Police did not say this morning if any injuries occurred or whether charges will be laid.