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8 people sent to hospital after serious collision on Highway 59

Police said people heading in the direction can expect delays.
Police said people heading in the direction can expect delays. Austin Siragusa/Global News

Manitoba RCMP closed a portion of Highway 59 just north of Brokenhead First Nation, after a two vehicle collision Saturday.

Police said eight people were sent to hospital with injuries.

Austin Siragusa/Global News

Officials remained on scene throughout the afternoon. Police said the initial investigation suggests a Jeep drifted into oncoming traffic.

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The highway has since fully reopened to traffic.

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