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Highway 46 collision kills 1, seriously injures 3: Saskatchewan RCMP

The Saskatchewan RCMP temporarily closed Highway 46 between Pilot Butte and Balgonie on Tuesday night for a 'serious' motor vehicle collision. Global Regina still

The Saskatchewan RCMP confirms that one person is dead while three others are described to have injuries serious in nature after a three-vehicle collision on Highway 46.

In an update from police, on Sept. 19, 2023, at 9:35 p.m., White Butte RCMP responded to a three-vehicle collision on Highway 46, between Pilot Butte and Balgonie.

“The one car had two occupants, the driver and the passenger. The driver was taken to hospital for injuries described as serious in nature,” the release read. “The front passenger, a 30-year-old female, was declared deceased on scene by EMS. Her family has been notified.”

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Stretch of Highway 46 remains closed by Saskatchewan RCMP after collision

Balgonie Fire Department also responded immediately with the White Butte RCMP and determined that three cars collided.

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“The investigation is ongoing with the assistance of a Saskatchewan RCMP Collision Analyst,” police stated.

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Police closed the highway to traffic in both directions and detours were in place for several hours.

 

 

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