A portion of the Trans-Canada HIghway near Butter Pot Provincial Park has seen some 20 accidents since February 1.

While no lives were lost, there have been a number of serious injuries as a result.

The stretch of highway between the Holyrood Access and Butter Pot Park tends to see more whiteout conditions because of its higher elevation and being open to the wind.

Sergeant Matt Christie of the RCMP says that contributes to higher than normal collision rates in that area.

He indicates that it’s fairly common to encounter good driving conditions on either end of that stretch of road, and then suddenly come across whiteouts, zero visibility and snow-covered roads.

Sgt. Christie says it’s important to keep a good distance between yourself and the vehicle ahead, drive to conditions and be prepared to brake at any time.