Blaine Lake RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 40 approximately 2 kilometers northeast of Blaine Lake at approximately 7:40 a.m. on October 23.

The highway is blocked in both directions. Motorists are requested to avoid the area and plan alternate routes.

Blaine Lake RCMP and an RCMP Collision Reconstructionist are still on scene.

An update will be released once the highway reopens.