UPDATED: Car catches fire on Highway 11 near Severn Bridge

Bracebridge OPP is on scene following a major collision on Highway 11 at the Southwood Road exit.

Officials say, just after 5:00pm, a vehicle rolled over in the southbound lane of Highway 11 and caught fire.

Emergency crews on scene worked to put out the fire quickly.

A witness reported hearing two loud booms and the vehicle became engulfed in flames.

The fire was put out about an hour later.

During the incident, both lanes were blocked with heavy traffic on both sides.

All traffic at the Canning Road exit has been detoured for southbound lanes, while police investigate the cause of the collision.

James Bowler
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