One person went to hospital after a crash near Portage la Prairie.

Portage RCMP say a semi-truck and car collided on the TransCanada Highway near Yellowquill Trail around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The crash scene was near the Days Inn on the Portage la Prairie bypass.

Police and local emergency services responded to the call. One person went to hospital with unknown injuries.

The investigation continues.

A warning from RCMP for drivers and passengers to buckle up and drive safely, as it expects extra traffic on the road due to warmer weather and the Easter weekend.