A new video shows the exact moment an SUV collided head on with a dump truck on Highway 1 in Saint John. The crash caused a significant diesel spill and ongoing traffic delays.

Wrong Way Driving Leads to Collision

The crash happened Tuesday morning. A video on the Skilled Truckers Canada Facebook page reveals an SUV driving west in the eastbound lane just outside Saint John. The vehicle then strikes an oncoming dump truck head on. You can view the original report from CTV News for additional context.

Driver Recovery and Police Investigation

Saint John Police Staff Sgt Shawna Fowler confirmed the SUV driver will fully recover from their injuries. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Fowler stated the driver faces potential charges.

Environmental Cleanup and Traffic Delays

The collision ruptured the dump truck fuel tank and spilled an unspecified amount of diesel onto the highway. The New Brunswick Department of Environment confirmed crews are actively cleaning the site. Officials report no damage to nearby wetlands.

Image source: Saint John Police Force and CTV News

Crews reduced traffic to a single lane in both directions on Friday to accommodate the cleanup efforts. Authorities have not announced a timeline for when the highway will fully reopen.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the crash happen?

The crash occurred on Tuesday morning on Highway 1 heading into Saint John.

Was anyone seriously injured?

Saint John Police state the driver of the SUV will make a full recovery.

Is the fuel spill damaging the environment?

The New Brunswick Department of Environment reports no impacts to nearby wetlands while cleanup crews remediate the site.