TISDALE — The Tisdale Fire Department (TFD) responded to a serious two-vehicle collision on Highway 35 on Dec. 20 at approximately 11:03 a.m., according to a social media post from the department.
Fire crews reported the vehicles collided head-on, resulting in multiple occupants being trapped inside. Emergency responders used hydraulic rescue tools, commonly known as the jaws of life, to extricate the occupants from both vehicles said the TFD.
With assistance from Tisdale EMS, all individuals were removed from the vehicles and transported to Tisdale Hospital. STARS air ambulance was later dispatched, and patients were airlifted to Saskatoon for further medical treatment said the TFD.
The department thanked Stat Towing for providing traffic control, which allowed crews to safely clear the scene and return to service.
Tisdale/Melfort RCMP confirmed they were on scene of a serious collision on Highway 35 north of Tisdale. Police said the investigation remains in its preliminary stages and no additional details are available at this time.
Highway 35 was closed for an undetermined period, with detours in place. Motorists were advised to expect delays, slow down and follow the directions of emergency personnel.
Road closure updates are available through the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline.
Between 2019 and 2023, the Rural Municipality that includes Tisdale reported seven traffic collisions and two serious injuries in its area, illustrating ongoing road safety challenges in the region, according to SGI's 2023 Traffic Collisions report.
