A 42-year-old Cumberland County, N.S., woman is dead following a single-vehicle collision on Highway 321 on Friday morning.

RCMP&nbsp;responded to a report of a crash&nbsp;at 8:54 a.m. in Rockley, a police news release said.

Police say a Toyota Camry left the road and struck trees and a power pole.

The driver, a 42-year-old Port Philip woman,&nbsp;was pronounced dead at the scene. She was the lone occupant of the vehicle.

The release said a portion of the highway was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

Software delayed for years now changing the face of Nova Scotia cancer care

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Pathologist Dr. Laurette Geldenhuys is pictured with a microscope.

Dr. Laurette Geldenhuys, division head of pathology, is worried about burnout within her department. She says staff are struggling with infrastructure issues, all while dealing with a heavy workload. 

Dr. Laurette Geldenhuys

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The South Shore Regional Airport is shown in 2016.

The South Shore Regional Airport is shown in a 2016 photo. The airport is up for sale by the Region of Queens Municipality.

South Shore Regional Airport

The South Shore Regional Airport is shown in a 2016 photo. After being up for sale by the Region of Queens Municipality, council has decided to drop the motion to sell the property.

How deadly bird flu sparked explosive outbreaks in 2022 — and why it matters for global health

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People wearing white and blue hazmat suits and masks stand behind a row of chickens at a chain fence.

Government workers wear protective gear to collect poultry for slaughter during an outbreak of avian influenza on the Ivory Coast. More than 70 countries have reported cases this year, according to the World Organisation for Animal Health.

avian flu

Government workers wear protective gear to collect poultry for slaughter during an outbreak of avian influenza on the Ivory Coast. More than 70 countries have reported cases this year, according to the World Organization for Animal Health.

Halifax police propose expanding hate crime unit with $95M budget in 2023

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Halifax Regional Police badge

Halifax Regional Police Chief Dan Kinsella says a new in-house psychologist and occupational health nurse proposed in next year's police budget would better support mental health among officers

New police chief Kinsella

Colchester County RCMP responded to a report of a crash on Highway 321 at 8:54 a.m. Friday.

Cumberland County woman, 42, dies in single-vehicle crash

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