Trans-Canada Highway closed in N.L. after pileup involving 15 vehicles, trucks

Part of the Trans-Canada Highway in western Newfoundland was closed Monday after a pileup involving 15 vehicles, including three tractor trailers.

RCMP spokeswoman Glenda Power said the accident happened in white-out conditions at about 10:20 a.m. local time near Birchy Narrows.

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The Mounties said six people were taken to hospital with injuries, including two who were seriously hurt.

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Tow trucks were battling strong winds and white-outs as they worked to remove vehicles from the scene.

Photos of the pileup showed heavily damaged vehicles off the road, some pinned underneath other vehicles.

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Deer Lake Fire Rescue was asking people to avoid the area – a main route – as emergency crews worked to clear vehicles from the scene.

Environment Canada had issued a weather warning for the Deer Lake-Humber Valley area Monday, indicating there could be snow squalls and blowing snow.