RCMP warning drivers to stay off roads after multiple vehicle collisions
Icy roads cause crashes, some COVID-19 test sites shut due to storm
Prince Edward Islanders are being advised to stay off the roads if possible Tuesday, with RCMP and plow dispatchers saying surfaces are slippery and whiteout conditions are making visibility poor in some areas.
There have been at least four collisions Tuesday afternoon in the East Prince area alone — in Grand River, Summerside, Bedeque and Norboro.
At least three involved multiple vehicles at intersections.
"Across the Island, road conditions are slippery and snow covered," said RCMP Sgt. Chris Gunn.
There's no word yet on whether there were injuries.
With conditions as they are the traveling public should stay put and not get on the roads as they are not safe in these present conditions in East Prince. S/Sgt Maclean
—@RCMPPEITrafficGunn said if you have to drive, take extra time and reduce speeds according to the conditions.
The snow and wind storm began Monday afternoon and was followed in many regions by hours of rain before a deep freeze set in early Tuesday. Winds are expected to stay strong well into Wednesday.
Maritime Electric has restored power to almost 1,000 customers in western P.E.I., mostly in the area around Borden-Carleton.
Some COVID-19 testing clinics cancelled
Health PEI first delayed and then cancelled COVID-19 testing clinics planned for Slemon Park and Three Oaks high school in Summerside and for Bordon-Carleton.
Closures or cancellations due to weather can be reported to CBC's Storm Centre at 1-877-236-9350.
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With files from Angela Walker