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Semi-trailer truck collides with stray straw bale on Highway 21: Camrose RCMP

No one was injured after a semi-trailer truck crashed into a bale of straw five kilometres south of New Sarepta, Alta., on Saturday. Courtesy: Camrose RCMP

No one was injured after a semi-trailer truck crashed into a bale of straw five kilometres south of New Sarepta on Saturday.

Camrose RCMP responded to a bale vs. semi-trailer call on Highway 21 near Township Road 492 at around 5:30 p.m.

Police said a flat-deck truck was travelling south on Highway 21 when it lost a straw bale. An oncoming northbound semi-trailer collided with it, police said, which caused damage to the vehicle.

No one was injured after a semi-trailer truck crashed into a bale of straw five kilometres south of New Sarepta, Alta., on Saturday. Courtesy: Camrose RCMP

RCMP took the opportunity to remind drivers to secure any items they are transporting.

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Camrose RCMP are looking for the owner of the flat-deck truck carrying bales in the incident.

Meanwhile, police are asking drivers who were in the area or have dash cam video to contact them at 780-672-3342, or to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.

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