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Annapolis District RCMP investigating serious ATV collision
Annapolis District RCMP is investigating a serious collision that occurred on a trail near Hwy. 10 in New Albany.
On September 10, at approximately 12:50 p.m., Annapolis District RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a collision on a trail near Hwy. 10 and Squirelltown Rd. in New Albany. RCMP officers learned that a Mahindra side by side and an Arctic Cat ATV were travelling in opposite directions on the trail when they collided in a curve.
The ATV driver, a 28-year-old Hampton man, suffered life threatening injuries and was airlifted to hospital by LifeFlight. The passenger of the ATV, an 18-year-old Lawrencetown woman, suffered minor injuries and was transported to hospital by EHS.
The driver of the side by side, a 63-year-old Wilmot man, suffered minor injuries and was transported to hospital by EHS. The passenger of the side by side, a 47-year-old Dartmouth woman was not injured.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Pictou County District RCMP respond to swimmers in distress
Pictou County District RCMP respond to swimmers in distress at Melmerby Beach.
On September 10, 2022, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Pictou County District RCMP, Little Harbour Fire Department, New Glasgow Fire Department and EHS responded to a 911 report of swimmers in distress at a beach on Little Harbour Rd. in Melmerby Beach. RCMP officers learned that a woman became in distress while attempting to rescue a man from the water. Bystanders assisted bringing them both to shore and administered first aid.
The 57-year-old Halifax man was transported to hospital by EHS where he was pronounced deceased. The 64-year-old Halifax woman, who suffered serious injuries, was transported to hospital by EHS.
The investigation is ongoing and being assisted by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office.
