Highway 17 near Spanish, Ontario, was closed for several hours on June 17, 2026, following a collision between a school bus and a transport truck. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged the driver of the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in connection with the incident.
Details of the Crash
According to OPP, the transport truck rear-ended the school bus while the bus was stopped with its stop arm extended. The bus was likely picking up or dropping off students at the time. No injuries have been reported, but the crash caused significant traffic disruptions on the major highway.
Charges Laid
The CMV driver now faces charges under the Highway Traffic Act. Specific charges have not been disclosed, but they may include careless driving or following too closely. The investigation is ongoing.
Police remind all drivers to exercise caution when approaching stopped school buses and to obey traffic laws, especially during the busy summer travel season.
