Hwy 101 between Exit 7 and 8 has been reopened to traffic following an earlier collision.
A car traveling westbound crossed the centre line and collided with a transport truck traveling eastbound. As a result of the impact, an additional car was involved in the collision. The 48-year-old male driver of westbound car was taken to the QE II hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The drivers of the transport truck and other car were not injured. The investigation into the collision is ongoing.
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Highway 101 in both directions is closed between Exit 7 and 8. A three-car collision involving a tractor-trailer and two cars has closed Hwy 101 in both directions between Exit 7 and 8. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and/or avoid the area if possible. Emergency crews are on the scene. A traffic analyst is also attending. Additional information will be released as it comes available.
