Crash involving 20 trucks closes part of Trans-Canada Highway in Man., sends three people to hospital

A large crash involving about 20 semi trucks and five passenger vehicles has closed a section of Trans-Canada Highway in Manitoba and sent three people to hospital.

A large crash involving about 20 semi trucks and five passenger vehicles has closed a section of Trans-Canada Highway in Manitoba and sent three people to hospital.

On Thursday afternoon, Manitoba RCMP said it expects Highway 1 between Virden and Brandon to be closed for an extended period of time due to a crash.

RCMP said the crash involved approximately 20 semis and five other vehicles.

Three people have been taken to hospital with injuries and RCMP are asking people to avoid the area.

The highway is currently closed in both directions and RCMP expect it to be closed for an, "extended period of time."

Detours have been set up to get around the crash.

More details will be provided when they become available.