Winnipeg police reported a ‘number of multiple vehicle collisions’ Sunday evening as snow fell in the city, including a 16-vehicle crash on the Perimeter Highway over the Red River bridge.
“Extremely icy conditions are prevalent on the roadways, particularly with respect to bridges both within the city and on the perimeter highway,” police said Sunday evening.
RCMP said Monday morning that it all began at about 7:20 p.m. Sunday when a 21-year-old driver lost control on the bridge. She hit another vehicle, and it all cascaded from there.
“In total it is believed that 16 vehicles were involved.”
The female driver and her 46-year-old female passenger were taken to hospital and both are in stable condition.
Everyone else had minor injuries or weren’t hurt, RCMP added.
At least 15 separate emergency vehicles could be seen on the South perimeter during that time, including the Mass Incident Response Vehicle.
Manitoba Highways was out overnight to sand the bridge and roads around it.
RCMP are still investigating.
Meanwhile, inside the city, car pile-ups on the Disrali Freeway and the St. Vital Bridge were reported.