2 semis collide near Hamiota, causing ammonia tanker leaks

Yellowhead RCMP say two semi-trucks collided south of Hamiota on Nov. 9, leaving one driver with minor injuries and causing leaks in two ammonia tankers. Police said the collision happened at approximately 3:35 p.m.

Local firefighters and paramedics also responded to the collision at Road 140 West and Highway 24. According to police, one semi was travelling south on Road 140 West when it collided with a truck travelling east on Highway 24.

Police said the intersection has a two-way stop, with eastbound and westbound traffic having the right of way. The eastbound semi’s driver, a 76-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries sustained in the collision. Police said the driver of the other semi involved in the collision did not require medical treatment.

At the time of the collision, the southbound semi was carrying two ammonia tankers. Police said both tankers developed small leaks as a result of the collision. First responders closed the intersection for a few hours and established a wide perimeter while the scene was cleaned up.

The driver of the southbound semi, a 23-year-old man, was ticketed for careless driving and disobeying a stop sign, according to the RCMP. Police said the tickets carry a combined fine of $875.