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Suspected impaired driving by Halifax woman leads to 3 vehicle crash

Police are asking motorists to avoid this area and seek alternate routes. Global News/ File

Halifax Regional Police say impaired driving is to blame for a multi-vehicle crash in downtown Halifax.

Investigators say a 20-year-old woman was driving her car southbound on Barrington Street when it struck a utility pole and veered into oncoming traffic, colliding with two other vehicles.

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The crash happened around 9 p.m., on Friday. Luckily, officers say there were no injuries as a result of the crash.

The female driver was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. She was released from police custody and will appear in court at a later date.

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