UPDATE: Manitoba Roads reports via Twitter westbound lanes near Elie on Highway 1 have re-opened following a motor vehicle collision earlier this morning. 

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Manitoba Roads reports westbound lanes of Highway 1 are closed near Elie due to a motor vehicle collision. We've receieved unconfirmed reports a semi truck jack-knifed another vehicle, and all travellers heading west towards Portage are being turned back to Winnipeg. EMS, Cartier Fire Department and RCMP are on scene. There's no immediate word on the condition of any passengers. We'll have more information as it becomes available.