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

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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. Global's Shelden Rogers reports – Jul 10, 2017

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.

Two men are dead after a serious crash Monday morning near La Salle, Man. Josh Arason / Global News

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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First responders were called to a crash on Highway 75 involving a semi Monday morning. Global News

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.

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

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