One dead after collision involving propane truck west of Fort Qu’Appelle

FORT QU’APPELLE – One man is dead following a multi-vehicle collision west of Fort Qu’Appelle that prompted a highway closure and a safety perimeter due to a leaking propane tanker.

Fort Qu’Appelle RCMP say officers were called at about 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, to a collision on Highway 10, west of the community.

Investigation has determined a propane truck and a semi collided. A pickup truck then left the roadway and entered the ditch in an effort to avoid a secondary collision.

The driver of the propane truck was declared deceased at the scene by EMS. He has been identified as a 73-year-old man from Fort Qu’Appelle.

RCMP say the drivers of the other vehicles involved did not report injuries.

Police determined the propane tanker was leaking following the collision. A safety perimeter was established around the site while crews work to safely remove the propane from the area.

Once that process is complete, a Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist will continue the investigation.

RCMP anticipate Highway 10 will remain closed for several hours, with traffic being re-routed around the scene.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and to consult the Highway Hotline for the most up-to-date road closure information.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Fort Qu’Appelle RCMP are currently at the scene of a serious collision on Highway 10, just west of the community.

Details are few at this time, but Mounties say the highway is currently closed to traffic travelling in both directions, and is expected to remain closed until midday, though that could change, and motorists should check the Highway Hotline for updates.

Drivers should expect delays, and are asked to slow down and follow directions given by emergency personnel in the area.

We’ll have more details as they become available.