Cornwall ON – The Seaway International Bridge was is shut down as there was a two vehicle collision involving a fuel tanker truck as seen by pictures courtesy of Robert Selwood.
The bridge connects Cornwall Ontario to Akwesasne Mohawk Territory before connecting to a second bridge to the US.
Other media were reporting four vehicles in the collision, but we spoke to Sgt David Michaud of the Cornwall Police and he stated that there was one fuel tanker and one passenger vehicle only.
The drivers of both vehicles were taken to hospital reporting minor injuries.
Sgt Michaud confirmed that the bridge should be open again to traffic before 2 PM EST. If you have any info about this collision call our hotline at 613 361 1755 or email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com
UPDATED
The Bridge is now open to traffic as of approximately 1:15 PM EST Sunday February 13, 2011
If you have photos or video of this or any other event in your area please email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com where you always will receive photo and/or story credit.
