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Traffic Resumes on Trans-Canada After Collision, Police Say

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 2:14 PM UTC · How we work

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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary reported traffic resumed on the Trans-Canada Highway between Corner Brook and Pinchgut Lake after a collision.
Investigators began probing the incident just after 1:30 p.m. N.T., when the road was fully closed.
The Constabulary posted a 5 p.m. social-media update urging drivers to reduce speed and be cautious.
Photos show a large plume of black smoke rising from the crash site.

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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary reported traffic resumed on the Trans-Canada Highway between Corner Brook and Pinchgut Lake after a collision.
Investigators began probing the incident just after 1:30 p.m. N.T., when the road was fully closed.
The Constabulary posted a 5 p.m. social-media update urging drivers to reduce speed and be cautious.
Photos show a large plume of black smoke rising from the crash site.