Two people were sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a multiple-vehicle crash on the MacKay Bridge early Tuesday morning.
Halifax Regional Police said shortly after 6 a.m. that the bridge was closed as police were on scene of the crash. The bridge was reopened at about 9:45 a.m.
@HfxRegPolice have cleared the scene of a motor vehicle collision on the Mackay Bridge and the roadway has been reopened. The HRP Collision Reconstruction Unit are continuing to investigate the incident. pic.twitter.com/hgTmG00MpJ
— Halifax_Police (@HfxRegPolice) January 24, 2023
HRP spokesperson Const. John MacLeod said police believe three vehicles were involved in the crash.
Scan at 8:42 am | Live views at https://t.co/JEq4fvlReM: #noxp | Wrong pics? DM us #hfxtraffic pic.twitter.com/TzR6o3ReDx
— Halifax Traffic (@hfxtraffic) January 24, 2023
The closure of the MacKay, which connects Halifax to Dartmouth, caused traffic chaos on both sides of the bridge.
“Avoid the area and use alternate routes this morning,” Halifax Regional Police said in an earlier release. “Motorists should expect delays in their morning commute and are asked to drive with caution.”
⚠️ Please be advised that buses are running up to 52 min. late due to the MacKay Bridge closure and multiple motor vehicle collisions throughout the city.
— Halifax Transit (@hfxtransit) January 24, 2023
In an earlier tweet, Halifax Transit said buses were running up to 52 minutes late due to the MacKay Bridge closure, as well as “multiple motor vehicle collisions throughout the city.”
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