November 19, 2024
Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan RCMP continue to receive reports and respond to weather-related collisions and incidents throughout southern Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan RCMP has received multiple reports of jackknifed semis, including in the areas of Pense, Disley, east of Waldeck, east of Dafoe, and east of Regina near White City. No injuries have been reported to police at this time. Traffic delays are to be expected in these areas and road closures/re-routing may be in place. Travellers are reminded to monitor the Highway Hotline for road updates at hotline.gov.sk.ca/map (English only).
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Saskatchewan RCMP: collision update from overnight
Between 12:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on November 19, 2024, Saskatchewan RCMP received 14 reports of motor vehicle collisions. These include:
- Two reports of collisions involving wildlife (deer).
- One report of a collision involving three vehicles in the Humboldt detachment area. The collision occurred approximately five kilometers west of Guernsey, SK.
- One report of a jackknifed semi in the Moose Jaw detachment area, approximately four kilometers west of Belle Plaine, SK. The collision was determined to be weather-related. Collision clean-up is now complete.
- One report of a vehicle in the ditch in the Fort Qu'Appelle detachment area as a result of poor road conditions.
No injuries were reported to police in relation to the motor vehicle collisions.
At approximately 8:50 a.m., Saskatchewan RCMP received a report of a semi rollover on Highway #1, approximately 10 kilometers east of Indian Head. Saskatchewan RCMP are currently responding along with local fire and EMS. We have no further details to provide at this time in regards to injuries or road closures.
Winter weather is expected to affect road conditions throughout the day today. Saskatchewan RCMP remind the public to check road conditions/closures along their planned route of travel before hitting the roads. Travellers can access information on road conditions and track which roads have been plowed, salted, and/or sanded within the last two hours at hotline.gov.sk.ca/map (English only).
For more information on how to prepare for winter driving, visit Saskatchewan RCMP: take precautions when hitting the road during winter weather | Royal Canadian Mounted Police (rcmp-grc.gc.ca)