Nova Scotia RCMP investigating fatal crash on Highway 12

Nova Scotia RCMP are investigating a fatal crash on Highway 12 near New Ross, N.S.

Police say at 6:44 p.m., a motorist notified police that a truck had left the road and was in the ditch off Highway 12.

RCMP, local fire crews and EHS personnel attended the scene and found one man dead.

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An unspecified number of occupants who were in the vehicle are being treated by EHS at that scene for unspecified injuries.

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Police say road conditions were reported to be snow-covered at the time.

A collision reconstructionist has been called to the scene and the investigation ongoing.

The Mounties say Highway 12 between Butler Road and New Ross is currently closed in both directions.

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RCMP estimates that the road closure could remain in place until midnight.

Nova Scotia’s Department of Transportation has been contacted to assist with the road closure.

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