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A single-vehicle SUV crash leaves traffic lights knocked over at Saskatchewan Avenue West and Shindleman Way in Portage la Prairie. Emergency crews respond to the scene Tuesday afternoon.
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A single-vehicle SUV crash leaves traffic lights knocked over at Saskatchewan Avenue West and Shindleman Way in Portage la Prairie. Emergency crews responded to the scene Thursday afternoon. PortageOnline/Tylor Baer
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A serious traffic accident disrupted traffic on Saskatchewan Avenue West near Shindleman Way on Tuesday afternoon in Portage la Prairie.

The collision involved a single SUV that struck a set of traffic lights around noon.

At least one person was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. The extent of the injuries is not known at this time.

SUV sits in a grassy ditch at the side of Saskatchewan Avenue West, with debris scattered and a damaged traffic light base in the foreground. Emergency personnel are visible in the background.
A single-vehicle crash leaves an SUV in a ditch and damages traffic light infrastructure at Saskatchewan Avenue West near Shindleman Way in Portage la Prairie. PortageOnline/Tylor Baer

Police, fire, and EMS attended the scene. A tow truck was also on scene to remove the damaged vehicle.

The eastbound lane of Saskatchewan Avenue West remains open, with drivers urged to proceed with caution.

Emergency vehicles on the scene. PortageOnline/Tylor Baer
Emergency vehicles on the scene. PortageOnline/Tylor Baer

The reason for the crash has not yet been confirmed.

More to come.

- with files from Tylor Baer

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A set of traffic lights is pictured in the ditch, with the damaged vehicle nearby. PortageOnline/Tylor Baer

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