The RNC in Labrador City is investigating a single motor vehicle collision near the area of Blueberry Hill, just East of Labrador City and Wabush.

Photo by Ty Dunham/The Aurora

A truck rests in a mangled heap at the bottom of a hill with guard rail strewn on the ground Friday morning. The driver was taken to the hospital in Labrador City shortly after the accident 7:30 p.m., Oct. 30, where witnesses say he was good spirits. RNC is continuing the investigation.

Officers with Patrol Services responded to the scene last evening, Oct. 30 at 7:30 pm along with members of the Labrador City Fire Department. The investigation is ongoing and Route 500 has been reduced to one lane in that particular area. Motorists are asked to use extreme caution and reduce speeds when passing through.

The driver was taken to the Captain William Jackman Memorial Hospital in Labrador City, where witnesses say he was in good spirits. The truck appeared to have rolled several times.

Contaminated oil and water mixed with PCBs leaked from the tanker. Labrador City Fire Chief Joe Power issues a statement as per Services NL, Environment Canada and Coast Guard, warning all Labrador West residents the water in the Albert Lake area may be contaminated. Residents are advised not to use this water for consumption or washing until further notice.

The RNC is continuing to investigate this incident and we are asking anyone with information to contact the RNC at 709-944-7602 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- TIPS (8477). You can also provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers website at http://www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

Organizations: RNC, Patrol Services, Labrador City Fire Department Crime Stoppers Captain William Jackman Memorial Hospital Services NL Environment Canada Coast Guard

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