No serious injuries reported in 5-vehicle crash on Portage Avenue
Five vehicles were involved in a crash on Portage Avenue at Woodlands Crescent, along the 3000 block of Portage Avenue.
Emergency crews begin to clear the scene at Portage Avenue and Woodlands Crescent
Emergency crews are beginning to clear the scene of a five-vehicle crash at Portage Avenue and Woodlands Crescent, along the 3000 block of Portage Avenue.
Winnipeg police say a number of people suffered minor injuries but no serious or critical injuries were reported. A total of 14 people were involved in the crash.
Eastbound lanes on Portage Avenue remain closed as of 10:45 p.m. in the area while police investigate. Westbound lanes along Portage Avenue are now open.
The crash occurred at approximately 9:05 p.m.
Multiple emergency vehicles, including a Major Incident Response Vehicle (MIRV) and ambulances, responded to the collision. The MIRV has now left the scene.
Police do not yet know what caused the multi-vehicle crash.