UPDATE (Feb. 13, 3:05 p.m.):
Two drivers were taken to hospitals after a serious road accident that occurred on Feb. 13 on Highway 39, Saskatchewan RCMP said in a media release on Feb. 14.
At about 1:15 p.m., Estevan RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 39, approximately six kilometers southeast of Midale.
Officers immediately responded along with local fire department, EMS and STARS. Estevan and Weyburn RCMP Collision Reconstruction also attended.
Investigation determined a tow truck and semi trailer collided. The tow truck driver was transported to hospital by STARS with injuries described as serious in nature. The driver of the semi trailer was taken to Estevan hospital with injuries described as minor.
Both drivers were lone occupants of the vehicles.
Highway 39 was temporarily closed, but has since reopened.
Investigation is ongoing.
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UPDATE:
Highway 39 southeast of Midale is open again, according to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure's Highway Hotline.
The highway was closed for much of the afternoon and evening of Feb. 13 due to what the Saskatchewan RCMP said was a "serious collision".
No further details or updates have been released.
SaskToday will have more information as it becomes available.
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MIDALE - The Estevan RCMP and other emergency crews were at the scene of what the RCMP said was a "serious collision" on Highway 39, approximately six kilometres southeast of Midale, according to a news release issued in the afternoon of Feb. 13.
As this investigation is in its preliminary stages, the RCMP says it does not have additional details to share.
Detours were in place and motorists were asked to expect delays in the area.
