Approximately 25 cars and six semi trucks were involved in a collision Saturday on Highway 16 just west of Maymont.
Members of the Warman and North BattlefordRural RCMP responded at about 10:30 a.m., as well as WPD Ambulance and STARS. A rescue unit and fire engine from North Battleford responded to assist the Maymont fire department, and a number of towing companies were also needed.
Eight patients were transported to Battlefords Union Hospital. Four were transported to hospital in Saskatoon. STARS transported one patient to a Saskatoon hospital. None of the injuries were believed to be life threatening.
RCMP say it appears there was an initial collision between vehiclestravelling in the east bound lane.
Shortly after this occurred, there was a second collision betweenvehicles in the westbound lane who slowed to view the east bound collision.
Because of the fog, additional vehicles were unable to avoid the collision and either became involved or went into the ditch to avoid hitting the other vehicles.
The road was closed until 4:35 p.m. when RCMP advised the highway was again open to travel.The emergency crews involved in the investigation of the numerous collisions at that location had cleared the scene.
