Crash closes Highway 21 near New Sarepta Saturday: RCMP [Video]

RCMP closed Highway 21 near New Sarepta for several hours Saturday after a serious crash. 

Around 2:45, Mounties closed the highway near Township Road 500, after two motorcycles were hit by an oncoming vehicle. 

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Drivers were asked to avoid the area, where several emergency vehicles could be seen late in the afternoon. 

RCMP said early investigation suggests a northbound vehicle crossed the centre line and hit the two motorcycles heading south.

In the ditch alongside the highway, a substantial amount of debris could be seen. 

No details have been given on the conditions of any of the drivers.