BATTLEFORDS — Update, March 25: RCMP are reporting a woman has died following a serious collision on Highway 40.
On March 24 at approximately 7:30 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 40, east of Sweetgrass First Nation.
Officers responded immediately, along with local fire, EMS, and STARS. The investigation determined that a truck and an SUV had collided on the highway.
The passenger of the truck was declared dead by EMS at the scene. She has been identified as a 21-year-old woman from Saskatoon. Her family has been notified. The driver of the truck was taken to hospital by STARS for injuries described as serious in nature.
The driver of the SUV was transported to hospital by ambulance for injuries described as serious in nature.
Battlefords RCMP continue to investigate with the assistance of a Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist.
Original post, March 24: RCMP are on the scene of a serious collision on Highway 40 east of Sweetgrass First Nation.
Police say the crash was reported the morning of March 24, and the investigation remains in its early stages.
Few details have been released about the incident at this time.
Highway 40 is currently closed for an undetermined amount of time, with detours in place. Motorists are being advised to expect delays in the area.
RCMP are asking drivers to slow down and follow instructions from emergency personnel on scene.
Updates on road conditions and closures are available through the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline.
