An apparent vehicle accident closed a lane of traffic on Franklin Avenue during rush hour Tuesday morning.

Yellowknife Fire Department (YKFD) and MED attended the scene of the accident, across from Avens Manor, just before 9 a.m.

Brendan Burke/NNSL photo.

A SUV sustained front-end damage.

Brendan Burke/NNSL photo.

A bylaw officer controlled traffic, temporarily closing a lane on Franklin Avenue, while firefighters cleared debris from the scene.

It’s unclear at the time whether or not the driver suffered injuries as a result of the accident.

Updates to follow.


Brendan Burke

As the Yellowknifer’s crime reporter, it’s my job to keep readers up to speed on all-things “cops and courts” related. From house fires and homicides to courtroom clashes, it’s my responsibility...

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