RCMP investigating 2-vehicle collision in Lunenburg County

Lunenburg County RCMP are investigating a two-vehicle collision that happened shortly after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to a news release.

Police responded to the collision on Highway 3 near the 7600 block in Martins River.

According to the release, one female sustained a serious head injury and was taken to hospital via Lifeflight, and one male sustained minor injuries and was released from the scene.

The section of Highway 3 where the collision happened is being rerouted to a secondary streetand police are asking motorists to avoid the area for the next few hours to avoid further delays.

A collision reconstructionist was called to the scene and the investigation is ongoing.