Both eastbound and westbound lanes of travel on the TCH are currently impassable due to the collision. Officers remain at the scene and clean-up efforts are continuing.
UPDATE: Motorists can detour through Chapel Arm-Norman’s Cove/Bellevue area. Whitbourne RCMP advises the public that this detour largely includes a residential area with a speed limit of 50 km/hr. Motorists are asked to exercise caution and travel with reduced speed.
EARLIER STORY:
RCMP is investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred this morning on the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) west of the Long Harbour turn off. Police received a call at approximately 6:30 a.m. this morning indicating that a collision had occurred on the TCH between a commercial passenger bus and a tanker truck. Minor injuries have been reported to two occupants of the bus. There were no serious injuries. A large quantity of oil from the tanker spilled onto the highway as a result of the collision. Both eastbound and westbound lanes of travel on the TCH are currently impassable due to the collision. Officers remain at the scene and clean-up efforts are continuing.
41-year-old Matthew Delaney charged with two counts of murder in St. John's
UPDATE: Team on site to bring back cell service after damage to a Bell Aliant tower in the La Scie area
Mill City Mavericks, Broadway Blues Band and Tammy Dutcher perform in Stephenville tomorrow night
60th annual Lions Club Santa Claus Parade is tomorrow "60 Seasons of Christmas Magic!"
Blow Me Down Ski Trails to open tomorrow, a month earlier than last year
