Collision in RM of Britannia results in injuries

Three people were injured in a collision in the RM of Britannia this past week.

The collision happened around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday. Maidstone RCMP were called to a multiple-vehicle collision near Deer Creek Bridge on Range Road 3253.

According to police, a one-ton pickup truck was northbound on range road 3253. As it approached a curve, it lost control and collided with an SUV and rolled on top of another pickup truck. The two vehicles struck were parked off the road on an approach.

Responding to the scene were police, Lloydminster Rescue Squad and St. Walburg Ambulance.

Three individuals were treated for injuries. One woman was treated on scene, while two others were sent to hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

According to police the weather conditions at the time, heavy fog, are believed to have contributed to the collision.

A 37-year-old woman from Lloydminster has been charged for driving at a speed that was greater than what was reasonable and safe.