Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Investigate Semi Roll Over near Lamont

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Investigate Semi Roll Over near Lamont

Cpl. Jennifer BROWN Media Contact – Fort Saskatchewan RCMP

The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP received a call at approximately 3:05 p.m. Today of a Semi that had rolled over at the intersection of Hwy 15 and Hwy 29. Members are currently on scene investigating. Traffic in that area is being re-routed for the time being. Once the scene is cleared, an update will be provided.

UPDATE: On September 18th, 2019, at approximately 3:05 p.m. the FortSaskatchewan RCMP responded to a Semi rollover at the intersection of Hwy 15 and Hwy 29. Theinitial investigation revealed that the Semi turned the corner from Hwy 29 onto Hwy 15 too tight, and too fast, causing it to roll onto its side.

The trailer the Semi was hauling was compromised in the collision, and Liquid Nitrogen Vapour was leaking from the tank. It was quickly determined that the contents were not an immediate risk to the First Responders. Traffic in the area was rerouted until the scene was cleaned up. In conjunction with Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, the investigation is still ongoing, and charges against the driver are pending.