Police are on scene of a multi-vehicle collision on a southcentral Manitoba highway.

RCMP said a car and a flatbed truck collided on Highway 1 at Road 70 West, just east of Sidney, Man.

Police said multiple injuries were reported.

STARS air ambulance was also dispatched to the area for an emergency call.

West bound lanes are closed to traffic as emergency crews respond. Police said there are no detours in effect and the public is asked to avoid the area.

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