TCH in Terra Nova National Park partially open following collision

The Trans-Canada Highway in Terra Nova National Park hasreopened to one lane of traffic, following a collision Tuesday evening.

At 5:15 p.m. NT,Glovertown RCMP reported that the highway was closed due to a serious motor vehicle collision.

Bumper-to-bumper traffic linedthe highway for hours.On Facebook, Parks Canada said there was a multi-vehicle collision north of Terra Nova Road.

Police partially reopened the highway around 10 p.m., advising motorists to expect delays astrafficmovesintermittently, while Parks Canada advised people in Terra Nova Parkto avoid the area if possible.

The RCMP told CBC News it could not provide more information until Wednesday.

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