Five people dead, one critically injured after a late-night crash on Highway 101 near Falmouth, Nova Scotia. RCMP seeks witnesses and dashcam footage.
Tragedy on Highway 101: Five Lives Lost in Nova Scotia Crash
Falmouth, N.S. – A devastating late-night crash on Highway 101 has claimed five lives and left one person in critical condition, shaking communities across Nova Scotia. The collision occurred at 11:12 p.m. on Saturday between exits 7 and 8, near Falmouth in the Annapolis Valley.
According to RCMP Staff Sgt. Maj. Deepak Prasad, two vehicles were travelling eastbound on the twinned highway when the fatal collision occurred.
Victims Identified from Falmouth, Oxford, and Nappan
The victims include:
- A 43-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman, both residents of Falmouth, who were inside a Honda Civic.
- A 45-year-old woman from Oxford, a 58-year-old man from Nappan, and a 50-year-old male passenger from Oxford, all travelling in a Nissan Sentra.
Another 29-year-old man from British Columbia, also in the Nissan, was airlifted to hospital and remains in critical condition.
Community in Mourning
Abraham Zebian, Mayor of West Hants Regional Municipality, called the incident a tragedy that has deeply impacted the region.
“We’ve lost two people from our own community, and others from across the province. It’s heartbreaking,” said Zebian.
Investigation Underway: RCMP Seeks Public Assistance
While the cause of the collision remains unknown, police are urging witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area to come forward. The West Hants RCMP can be reached at 902-798-2207.
The eastbound lanes near the site were closed for several hours overnight but have since reopened.
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