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Car pile-up on University of Saskatchewan campus closes College Drive

On Tuesday, Saskatoon police and emergency crews closed the intersection of College Drive and Wiggins Avenue due to collision involving three SUVs and one sedan. – Apr 9, 2024

Saskatoon police had roads blocked on the University of Saskatchewan campus Tuesday morning after a four-car pile-up occurred on College Drive.

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Police said the collision happened at College Drive and Wiggins Avenue North and a 22-year-old woman was transported to the hospital in serious condition.

A 76-year-old woman was also taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Saskatoon Fire Department confirmed four vehicles were involved in a crash.

All traffic restrictions that were in place have been lifted.

A road safety audit was launched for the area after cyclist Natasha Fox was struck by a truck and killed at the same intersection nearly one year ago.

The city of Saskatoon said its findings and recommendations will be discussed at a regular council meeting on April 24.

“It is premature to conclude anything from today’s vehicle collision until the Saskatoon Police Service have completed their investigation,” read a statement from the city.

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Several recommendations from were already presented at a Standing Policy Committee on Transportation meeting on April 2 including curb reductions, installing bike boxes and considering modified driving lanes.

There was also a recommendation specific to exclusive pedestrian walkways which would stop all vehicle movement, allowing pedestrians to cross in any direction at the intersection including diagonally.

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