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Cube van hauling chemicals, semi involved in Highway 11 collision

The Saskatoon Fire Department said the collision between a cube van and a semi created a large debris field. Brittney Matejka / Global News

A cube van hauling chemicals and a semi collided on the outskirts of Saskatoon on Friday morning, spreading debris over a large area.

Warman Fire and Rescue said the crash happened on Highway 11 just west of Wanuskewin Road.

The Saskatoon Fire Department dispatched its hazmat unit, along with other crews.

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Firefighters said a semi tractor-trailer collided with the rear-end of a cube van, which was carrying five 45-gallon barrels of acetone, fire department officials said.

The collision created a significantly large debris field, but hazmat crews determined none of the barrels were leaking and there were no environmental impacts.

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Officials said there were no serious injuries.

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