One driver with minor injuries after two-vehicle collision closes Northern Peninsula Highway Wednesday night

    Friday, 24 April 2026 06:00

    By Tonya Organ

    It reopened around 11 o’clock yesterday morning once the road was cleared.

    One person was taken to hospital after a two-vehicle collision on Route 430 just north of the St. Anthony airport Wednesday night.  RCMP say the driver’s injuries are believed to be minor and non life-threatening. Police got a call about the collision shortly after 7:30 p.m but the Northern Peninsula highway was closed all night. It reopened around 11 o’clock yesterday morning once the road was cleared. RCMP say road conditions were very poor and the collision is still under investigation. 

     

     

     

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Light rain shower

      High: 22°C | Low: 10°C

    • Deer Lake

      Light rain shower

      High: 23°C | Low: 10°C

    • Stephenville

      Heavy rain shower

      High: 19°C | Low: 10°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • BayFM On-Demand

      The Battle of Beaumont Hamel

      Memorial Service in Curling

    • Qalipu Today

      Qalipu Today, June 30, 2026

      Jonah Rowsell returns to the show to talk about the upcoming cruise ship season and how Qalipu First Nation is supporting and promoting Indigenous artists.

    • Tuesdays with the Mayor

      Tuesdays with the Mayor, June 30, 2026

      Mayor Linda Chaisson