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Pat Bay Highway and Mount Newton Cross Road. Photo submitted.
UPDATE: The crash site was cleared and all lanes on the Pat Bay Highway were reopened at 6:30 p.m.
Central Saanich Police are saying a single motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Mt. Newton Cross Road and Pat Bay Highway is creating big back-ups for traffic.
Pat Bay Highway is closed in both directions until further notice, with police advising drivers to avoid the area.
More to come.