Two people are dead after a motorcycle crash on Highway 7 in Melrose, N.S., Sunday evening.
In a release, the Nova Scotia RCMP said police officers, fire services and paramedics responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash around 5 p.m.
“RCMP officers learned that a motorcycle been travelling on Hwy. 7 when it struck the shoulder and came to rest in the middle of the road,” the release said.
- Indigenous groups given just 2 months to consult on Pacific Link pipeline designation
- Narrowed rebate eligibility leaves some Nova Scotians worried about heating costs
- Parole board revokes statutory release for convicted killer Shawn Lamb
- As Texas declares state of emergency over fuel shortage, what’s dyed diesel
“The driver of the motorcycle, a 64-year-old Ontario man, and the passenger, a 64-year-old Tangier woman, were both pronounced deceased at the scene.”
Get daily National news
Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
A collision reconstructionist attended the scene and the investigation is ongoing, it said.
The highway was closed for several hours but has since reopened.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.