Antigonish County man, 55, dies in head-on crash on Highway 104

A tragic accident occurred near Linwood, Nova Scotia, on Thursday when a car and a tractor-trailer collided, resulting in the death of a 55-year-old man from Antigonish County. The incident took place on Highway 104 at 12:56 p.m. when a westbound car and an eastbound tractor-trailer crashed head-on.

According to RCMP, the driver of the car succumbed to his injuries at the scene, while the 59-year-old driver of the tractor-trailer, hailing from Baddeck, sustained minor injuries. The highway had to be closed for several hours following the collision but has since been reopened to traffic.

Authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash to determine the cause of the tragic accident. The community is mourning the loss of the individual who tragically lost his life in the collision.

Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones affected by this devastating event. We urge all drivers to exercise caution and adhere to road safety regulations to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.