Update:
The Trans-Canada Highway is closed in both directions near St. Jude’s as investigators piece together the cause of a highway accident.

Police say they will update the public once more details are available.

They’re asking the public not to call non-emergency lines or 911 looking for updates.

VOCM News will continue to follow this story.

Earlier Story:

A single lane of the Trans Canada is now open at the scene of a collision on the highway near St. Jude’s.

RCMP advise however that the road may close in both directions again as work continues at the crash site.

Drivers are being warned to expect delays in both directions.

Original Story:

The Trans-Canada Highway is closed in both directions near the community of St. Judes on the west coast due to a collision.

First responders are on the scene. Drivers are asked to avoid the area at this time.

VOCM News will have more information as it becomes available.