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Queensway closure causes traffic gridlock

Queensway closure causes traffic gridlock

CTV News19-06-2025
A two-vehicle crash closed the eastbound lanes of Highway 417, causing traffic gridlock across Ottawa. CTV's Stefan Keyes reports.
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