RCMP are on scene of what they’re calling a serious collision on a Manitoba highway.
Police said the crash happened on Highway 6 near St. Laurent, about 88 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg.
#rcmpmb on scene of serious collision on #MBHwy6 near St. Laurent. Traffic is being rerouted. Avoid the area.
— RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) November 30, 2016
STARS Air Ambulance said they were dispatched to the area just before 8 a.m. , but stood down shortly after because they were no longer medically required.
STAR-7 (Winnipeg) has been dispatched at 7:56 a.m. for a scene call emergency in the St. Laurent, MB area.
— STARS Ambulance (@STARSambulance) November 30, 2016
Officials said traffic near the crash site is being rerouted. The public is asked to avoid the area.
More to come.