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Body found on Highway 4 south of Battleford, Sask.

The body of a man was found on Highway 4 south of Battleford, Sask. by a passing driver. File / Global News

UPDATE: Suspect identified in fatal hit-and-run south of Battleford, Sask.: RCMP

Battlefords RCMP are investigating a sudden death after a body was found on a highway south of Battleford, Sask.

A driver found the body of a man just after 4:15 a.m. CT Wednesday in the middle of Highway 4, roughly a kilometre south of the town.

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No other details have been released at this time.

READ MORE: 51-year-old man dies in single vehicle rollover south of St. Walburg, Sask.

Highway 4 is closed at the scene and traffic is being detoured.

Police said the detours will be in place for several hours and drivers are being asked to avoid the area if possible.

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