A Halifax District RCMP officer was injured Sunday morning when his vehicle was struck by another vehicle as he was on the scene of an accident.
The officer was stopped at the single-vehicle collision on Highway 102 near the Highway 118 interchange in Fall River at around 7:20 a.m.
According to RCMP, a vehicle in the southbound lanes approaching the scene lost control at a corner.
According to police, the vehicle collided with the rear driver’s side of the police vehicle. The RCMP officer was in his vehicle at the time.
The officer received minor injuries and was taken to hospital. He has since been treated and released.
WATCH: RCMP reiterates importance of ‘move over’ law in wake of death (Sept. 13, 2017)
The driver of the vehicle that reportedly struck the police vehicle was assessed by paramedics on scene and released.
RCMP say their investigation into the incident is ongoing.
- Posters promoting ‘Steal From Loblaws Day’ are circulating. How did we get here?
- Canadian food banks are on the brink: ‘This is not a sustainable situation’
- Video shows Ontario police sharing Trudeau’s location with protester, investigation launched
- Solar eclipse eye damage: More than 160 cases reported in Ontario, Quebec
Comments