Menu

annapolis county

police car flashing lights in the night selective focus

Head-on crash outside Digby County under investigation

, ,

Alcohol may have been a factor in a head-on collision just outside Digby County.

It happened around 9:30 p.m. Easter Sunday on Highway 1 in Clementsport.

RCMP say the driver of one of the vehicles was a youth, and noted they showed signs of impairment.

The youth was arrested on scene then taken to hospital, a passenger in the vehicle, and the driver of the other vehicle all had minor injuries.

Police say they’re still investigating the factors that caused the crash, and if impaired driving charges will be laid.

RCMP badge

Search for missing ice fisher ongoing in Annapolis County

, ,

The search is still on for a missing man in Annapolis County.

Two men in their 70s were reported missing late Tuesday after an ice fishing trip.

One of the men was found dead Wednesday afternoon near Belleisle.

RCMP say their underwater recovery team is on scene, and collaboration with partner agencies has been invaluable.

They include fire services, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre and ground search and rescue teams..

They ask people to avoid the area where the search is taking place and to stay off the ice.