As a winter storm continues to blow by means of Regina and southern Saskatchewan, highways have gotten very icy.
Police and firefighters in Regina are on the scene of a ‘major collision’ involving a number of semi-trailers.
Around 10 a.m. on March 11, Regina Fire tweeted a few collision on Highway 33 and Highway 6.
One individual concerned was extricated and brought to hospital.
“Please stay off the highways and obey all road closures during the storm,” Regina Fire stated in a tweet.
According to the Highway Hotline, as of 11:30 a.m. plenty of highways are closed.
The Number 1 freeway between Moose Jaw and Regina is closed together with the Regina bypass.
Saskatchewan RCMP have obtained a number of studies of non-fatal collisions alongside these highways and are working to reply.
“Non-essential travel on these highways is not recommended. It is important for motorists to be considerate of emergency vehicles who are required to travel through these poor road conditions,” the Saskatchewan RCMP stated in a press launch.
There are additionally plenty of freeway closures round Estevan together with Highway 9, 18, 39 and 47.
For extra data, go to the Highway Hotline.
