RCMP confirmed that Highway 1 is now open following a two vehicle crash that had closed the highway in the morning.
Following an investigation, Portage la Prairie RCMP discovered an SUV pulling a trailer and car traveling eastbound together pulled onto the shoulder to fix strap on the trailer.
A third vehicle going eastbound veered onto the shoulder, hitting the parked car which struck a woman. She was taken to hospital with serious injuries and is now in stable condition.
Two other men who were fixing the trailer were hit. They were treated on scene and released.
Police are investigating the incident.
EARLIER:
A two vehicle collision has closed Highway 1 between Highway 29 West and Highway 30 West, about 3.5 kilometres east of Portage la Prairie.
Manitoba RCMP said at least one person is dealing with serious injuries following the crash.
Police said the collision happened in the eastbound lanes around 11:50 a.m. Saturday.
A detour is in place as the highway is closed while police investigate the crash.
