PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Extreme weather may be a factor in a trailer fire outside of Prince Albert, Sask. on Monday morning.
The brakes on a semi heading north on Highway 11 froze-up due to the extreme cold and then caught on fire.
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The driver was able to detach the tractor from the trailer. He was not injured.
Prince Albert firefighters were unable to extinguish the fire and the trailer was destroyed.
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There is no word on a damage estimate.
Highway 11 was closed for a short period of time but has since reopened.
RCMP say road conditions were good at the time.
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