Collision closes portion of eastbound lane on Highway 1

Authorities were on the scene of a collision right beside the former Cobalt Industries building on Highway 1 Wednesday afternoon.

Witnesses say the accident occurred when a Semi rear-ended a pickup truck hauling a trailer. The Portage Fire Department, along with the RCMP and EMS, did attend to the scene.

The collision temporarily closed the left lane of the highway.

No further information was reported from officials.