Ottawa OPP searching for owner of fridge that fell from truck on Hwy. 417
Ottawa OPP are searching for the owner of a fridge that fell onto Highway 417 on Monday. (OPP/X)
Ontario Provincial Police in Ottawa are searching for the owner of a fridge that fell onto Highway 417 on Monday evening.
OPP say on social media the fridge fell from a truck near Vanier around 9 p.m.
The fridge caused "multiple" collisions, but no major injuries were reported.
Anyone with information is asked to call 1-888-310-1122, reference number E240562945.
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