Crash closes section of Portage Avenue

A motor vehicle crash involving has closed a section of Portage Avenue Friday morning.

A post on X from the Winnipeg Transportation Management Centre said Portage Avenue is fully closed between Cavalier and David Streets due to a crash on Bedson Street.

 

Winnipeg police said the crash involved a vehicle and a pedestrian, and one person has been taken to hospital with injuries.

Emergency crews are on scene, and drivers should expect delays through the day.

Manitoba Hydro said the vehicle hit a power pole, knocking out power for 1,350 customers in the area.

Winnipeg police said a release on the crash will be coming later Friday.

This is a developing story. More details to come.

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