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2 tractor-trailers collide in Hazelgrove

Two tractor-trailers collided in Hazelgrove on Route 2 near Hunter River on Wednesday. Queens District RCMP responded to the call around 10:45 p.m.

1 driver taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital with non-life threatening injuries

The colliding trucks left the road and ended up in the ditch, says Queens District RCMP Sgt. Leanne Butler. (Travis Kingdon/CBC)

Two tractor-trailers collided in Hazelgrove on Route 2 near Hunter River on Wednesday, according to P.E.I. RCMP.

RCMP responded to the call around 10:45 p.m. The trucks left the road and ended up in the ditch after the collision, Sgt. Leanne Butler said.

Both trucks were heading eastbound. The driver of the first truck was turning and "had to take a large swing to get into the lane, and the other truck collided with the side of him," said Butler.

One of the drivers was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Island EMS and the New Glasgow Fire Department were also at the scene.

Tow tucks were still trying to clear at least one truck from the scene on Thursday. (Travis Kingdon/CBC)

Butler said police remained on the scene for a few hours while tow trucks tried to clear the accident, but were unable to.

The tow trucks were back on the scene Thursday and moved the tractor-trailers from the scene.

RCMP said the trucks were not transporting hazardous material.

The collision is still under investigation and no charges have been laid, police said.

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With files for Angela Walker