(Photo: Acadia Broadcasting)

RCMP have closed Highway 3 near Martins River between  Juniper Lane and Sleepy Hollow Road as they respond to a serious collision.

The call reporting the collision came in at 3:20 on Friday afternoon and as of 3:40 RCMP indicated it would be closed for several hours as injuries are attended to, and the scene is investigated.

An update is expected when Highway 3 reopens.