One man was seriously injured after single vehicle crash on the Bedford Highway on Saturday morning. Halifax police say the man’s vehicle lost control near Flamingo Drive and struck a pole around 8:30am. The driver was taken to hospital. Police say they are still investigating the crash but say they do expect charges will be laid.
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Five Sailors in Transatlantic Race Rescued
Crews from three boats taking part in a transatlantic race from England to Rhode Island were rescued on Saturday. Five sailboats in all were damaged by a storm on Friday but two were able to recover. The Canadian response included two planes from 14 Wing Greenwood, a Canadian Coast Guard vessel, Royal Canadian Navy vessels and a cormorant helicopter. The crew of one boat in distress was picked up by the Queen Mary 2 cruise Ship en route to Halifax. Five people in all had to be rescued from their ailing vessels.