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Matthew Peddle
@pedlepeddle.bsky.social
I'm a freelance reporter covering breaking news in St. John's and the surrounding areas. Any tips are appreciated!
Overnight fire has destroyed a vehicle and extensively damaged a garage on a residential property on Paradise Road in Paradise just after midnight earlier this morning. Firefighters responded to the blaze when a passerby spotted the smoke and notified authorities.

There were no injuries, #nltraffic
March 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
One person was taken to the hospital, while another driver waited over an hour for an ambulance to arrive following this two-vehicle collision that occurred just before 7:00 p.m. In Paradise. #nltraffic
March 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
One person was taken to hospital after being trapped under an SUV in the capital-city west end.

Emergency crews responded to the scene, just before 4:20 p.m. on Parkhill Street. #nltraffic
February 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Emergency crews are on the scene of what appears to be a single-vehicle rollover crash on Topsail Road between Thomas Byrne Drive and Corisande Drive in the westbound lanes. Traffic is significantly affected in the area. More details to follow. #nltraffic
February 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
There's currently a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Prescott Street and Gower Street. Traffic is slowed in the area. There doesn't appear to be any injuries. #nltraffic @newfoundnewsca.bsky.social
February 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Reposted by Matthew Peddle
Several people were taken to hospital following a significant three-vehicle collision in Mount Pearl on Saturday #nltraffic
January 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Fire destroys a large commercial warehouse in Conception Bay South on Monday evening.

Firefighters from the CBS Fire Department, with support from St John's Regional Fire Department, responded to the blaze shortly before 7:00 p.m on Oakes Lane.

#nltraffic
January 21, 2025 at 10:35 AM
A vehicle-pedestrian collision that occurred at the intersection of Empire Avenue and Monchy Street in St John's yesterday evening resulted in no injuries, however police have arrested a male following a physical confrontation. #nltraffic
January 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
One female was sent to the hospital following collision in Paradise on Saturday evening. #nltraffic
December 15, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Video: At least two people were taken to the hospital following a dramatic crash in Mount Pearl on Wednesday evening.

Emergency personnel attended the crash shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Topsail Road near Corisande Drive. #nltraffic @newfoundnewsca.bsky.social
December 12, 2024 at 1:41 AM
There are reports of a two-vehicle rear-end collision on the Outer Ring Road between Allendale Road and Portugal Cove Road in the westbound lanes. Traffic is starting to back up in the area. Emergency crews are just arriving on the scene. Avoid if you can. #nltraffic
December 5, 2024 at 8:26 PM
ICYMI: One person sent to hospital following collision in Mount Pearl, Wednesday night.

Emergency crews responded to the crash, shortly after 8:00 p.m. at the Intersection of Topsail Road and Commonwealth Avenue. #nltraffic
December 5, 2024 at 8:24 PM
Residents displaced following house fire in Mount Pearl, Monday evening.

Fire crews responded to the fire shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Farrell Drive near Holden Street. There were no injuries reported #nltraffic
November 19, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that sent three individuals to the hospital early Friday morning.

Emergency services responded to the crash, at around 2:30 a.m. on Blackhead Road near the Pitts Memorial Drive overpass. #nltraffic
November 15, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Reposted by Matthew Peddle
Well… I will be using #bluesky and #X for writing stories about news in the St. John’s area I will be covering on scene news such as car accident, Structure Fires etc… any tips are welcomed #nltraffic @newfoundnewsca.bsky.social
November 14, 2024 at 6:24 PM
Well... #bluesky just keeps getting better than the old X. I'll be using both apps for my breaking news reporting, so feel free to follow me! #Newfoundnews #nltraffic
November 14, 2024 at 4:50 AM