ManitobaA tipped-over semi-trailer partly closed a section of westbound Highway 1 near Portage la Prairie on Monday morning.Manitoba 511 reports westbound Highway 1 at Road 42 W. has now reopenedCBC News · Posted: Apr 28, 2025 3:46 PM EDT | Last Updated: April 28Portage la Prairie RCMP went around 11:45 a.m. to westbound Highway 1 at Road 42 W., where the wind had blown over a semi-trailer. (Google Street View)A tipped-over semi-trailer partly closed a section of westbound Highway 1 near Portage la Prairie on Monday.Around 11:45 a.m., Portage la Prairie RCMP were at westbound Highway 1 and Road 42 W., where the wind had blown over a semi-trailer as it was being towed, police said in an email to CBC. Winds were gusting up to 57 km/h around that time, said weather reports from Environment Canada.The highway was partially closed to the right of the semi-trailer. No injuries were reported, police said. An alert from Manitoba 511 said the highway was open again around 3:15 p.m. Monday.More from CBC Manitoba:
Wind blows over semi-trailer, partially closing Highway 1 near Portage la Prairie
