2 tractor-trailers collide in Hazelgrove

Two tractor-trailers collided in Hazelgrove on Route 2 near Hunter River on Wednesday, according to P.E.I. RCMP.

RCMP responded to the call around 10:45 p.m. Thetrucks left the road and ended up in the ditch after the collision, Sgt. Leanne Butler said.

Both trucks were headingeastbound. The driver of the first truck was turning and"had to take a large swing to get into the lane, and the other truck collided with the side of him," said Butler.

One of the drivers was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Island EMS and the New Glasgow Fire Department were also at the scene.

Butler said police remained on the scene for a few hours while tow trucks tried to clear the accident, but were unable to.

The tow trucks were back on the sceneThursday and moved the tractor-trailersfrom the scene.

RCMPsaid the trucks were not transporting hazardous material.

The collision is still under investigation and no charges have been laid, police said.

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