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Fire crews called to collision with a moose

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ESTEVAN — Estevan firefighters responded to a vehicle versus wildlife collision last week.

The call for service came in on April 5 at about 8:30 p.m. The driver couldn't avoid a collision with a moose on Highway 47 about 15 kilometres north of Estevan.

Estevan Fire Chief Rick Davies said there were no entrapments, however, there were minor injuries that were tended to by the Estevan EMS. Firefighters remained on scene due to road conditions and assisted with traffic control until the vehicle and the animal were removed from the road. The vehicle sustained damage and had to be towed.

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