The Royal Canadian Mounted Police reported a fatal incident involving two commercial transport trucks on the Trans-Canada Highway in central Newfoundland. At around 2:15 a.m. NT on Tuesday, authorities were called to the scene near Gullbridge, also known as Gull Pond Bridge, between Badger and South Brook. Both vehicles were ablaze upon their arrival.
Tragically, the driver of one of the trucks, a 47-year-old man heading east, was pronounced dead at the crash site. The driver of the westbound tractor trailer sustained serious injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment. The Trans-Canada Highway section between Badger and South Brook was closed for several hours as a result of the police response.
An investigation into the collision is currently underway to determine its cause. The authorities are continuing to gather information and details regarding the tragic incident.