A 47-year-old man was killed and another seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway near Badger, Newfoundland and Labrador, on Tuesday, July 28, according to local police. The accident occurred just after 2:15 a.m. near the Gull Pond Bridge between Badger and South Brook. RCMP from Grand Falls-Windsor, Baie Verte, and Springdale responded to the crash involving two commercial transport vehicles. The exact cause of the collision is under investigation.
Emergency services were called to the scene, and both drivers were taken to a nearby hospital. The deceased man’s identity has not yet been released. The injured individual remains in critical condition. Authorities have not confirmed if the collision was caused by mechanical failure, driver error, or other factors.
The Trans-Canada Highway is a major route through the region, and such incidents highlight the risks of commercial vehicle travel on long stretches of road. Local officials are expected to release more details in the coming days. (ntv.ca)
