Three injured in 104 accident

Three people were taken to hospital after a two car crash on Highway 104 in Merland, Antigonish County.

A vehicle driven by a 52 year old man was travelling east when he was hit from behind by another car. RCMP say that 32 year old driver is being investigated for impaired driving. The two drivers and a 28 year old passenger in the second car were taken to hospital….their injuries not life-threatening. All three are from Antigonish County.

Motorcycle crash closes Cabot Trail

A man has been airlifted to hospital in Halifax with serious injuries after a motorcycle accident on the Cabot Trail.

RCMP say the man crashed his bike into a guard rail between Pleasant Bay and MacKenzie Mountain around 11:00 yesterday morning. No other vehicles were involved. The Cabot Trail was closed for several hours in the area.