The accident occurred early this afternoon between exits for Makinsons and Roaches Line. One female has been transported to hospital. The extent of her injuries is unknown.
The cause of the accident is not known, though water buildup on roads and highways throughout Conception Bay North has been considerable for days due to consistent rainy weather.
Bay Roberts RCMP has diverted traffic at both exits as emergency personnel remain at the accident scene. It is not known when traffic through the area will resume.
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(Earlier story)
Bay Roberts RCMP is keeping traffic off Veterans Memorial Highway between Makinsons and Roaches Line as emergency personnel tend to the scene of a serious two-vehicle collision.
An officer at the scene could not provide any details beyond those given in a news release earlier this afternoon. An ambulance was observed travelling north on the highway towards Carbonear.
The highway is extremely wet at this time, with rain falling consistently on Conception Bay North since Saturday. Police have not confirmed whether road conditions were a factor in the accident.
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(Earlier story)
A serious two-vehicle accident has closed a section of Veteran’s Memorial Highway.
The affected area is located between Roaches Line and Makinsons.
The RCMP and emergency responders are on the scene.
