Several accidents on west coast of Newfoundland due to blowing snow

The RCMP on the west coast of Newfoundland was kept busy on Thursday afternoon responding to several accidents.

Corner Brook RCMP responded to multiple crashes on the Trans-Canada Highway between Pasadena and Corner Brook.

At the time the roads were snow-covered and slippery with white-out conditions.

The police are asking people to avoid unnecessary travel at this time.

The area is under a blowing snow advisory.