CHESTER, N.S. -- A transport truck carrying thousands of kilograms of lobster and haddock crashed into a ditch off Nova Scotia's Highway 103.

Chester RCMP say the accident happened earlier today about a kilometre west of Exit 6 to Hubbards.

The driver was taken to hospital to be checked for injuries.

Police say the load is being removed from the Fisherman's Market truck after a hole was cut into its side.

The highway is closed and a detour has been set up by the Department of Transportation.