Nova Scotia

Woman, 75, dead following collision on Highway 103

A car and semi-trailer travelling in opposite directions collided Tuesday afternoon in Glenwood, N.S.

The woman was driving a car that collided with a semi-trailer Tuesday in Glenwood

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RCMP, firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene Tuesday in Glenwood. (CBC)

RCMP are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision that happened on Highway 103 in Glenwood, N.S., on Tuesday afternoon.

A car and semi-trailer travelling in opposite directions collided around 3:25 p.m. AT, according to an RCMP news release. 

The driver of the car, a 75-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the semi-trailer, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. 

RCMP, firefighters and paramedics responded to the collision. The highway was closed for several hours, but has since opened.

A collision reconstructionist attended the scene and the investigation is ongoing.