Two dead after crash involving semi-trailer and semi dump truck west of La Salle, Man.

A crash early Monday morning at Highway 75 and Provincial Road 247 left two men dead, according to RCMP.

St-Pierre-Jolys RCMP responded to the crash involving a semi trailer and semi dump truck at around 7:40 a.m.

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RCMP said the semi dump truck was heading north on Highway 75 and tried to turn west on Provincial Road 247. The truck collided with a southbound semi trailer on Highway 75.

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The 84-year-old driver of the dump truck from Steinbach was thrown from the vehicle. Both the 84-year-old man and the 58-year-old driver of the semi trailer were pronounced deceased at the scene.

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Neither of the men were wearing seat belts. Police said alcohol was not considered a factor.

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“If there’s anything that can be learned from this horrible tragedy, always wear your seat belt. Sometimes that simple decision can be a life changing one,” RCMP Media Relations Officer, Tara Seel said.

Traffic in the area is still being rerouted on southbound Highway 75 and RCMP are asking people to drive with caution.