RCMP investigating serious collision between motorcycle and garbage truck in Newport Corner, N.S.

Nova Scotia RCMP are investigating a collision between a motorcycle and a garbage truck in Newport Corner, N.S., on Saturday.

Police say that officers responded to the collision at 10:43 a.m.

READ MORE: N.S. police ‘extremely’ concerned after man allegedly brings loaded gun, knife to local exhibiton

The driver of the garbage truck was uninjured while the driver of the motorcycle, a 21-year-old man from Three Mil Plains, N.S., was transported to QEII Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The 21-year-old remains in stable condition.

The intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 215 was closed to traffic for several hours as a result of the crash.

WATCH: Firefighters help reunite owner with her dog after car crash

2:03 Firefighters help reunite owner with her dog after car crash

The Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Education also attended the scene.

Police say their investigation is ongoing.