First responders still dealing with crash cleanup on stretch of Highway 11

Emergency crews were still on the scene Thursday afternoon after a fiery early-morning crash on Highway 11 between Girvin and Davidson.

According to the Mounties, officers at the Craik detachment got a call about the crash Thursday at about 3:15 a.m.

A semi had collided with another semi that was stopped and a third rig ran into the first two. The semis then burst into flames.

The RCMP said the drivers reported minor injuries.

At about the same time, roughly five kilometres south, a semi ran into another semi that was stopped on the road. One driver was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the other wasn’t hurt.

As well, a Davidson Volunteer Fire Department fire truck rolled while responding to a collision.

One of the two firefighters inside was taken to hospital with what were described as non-life-threatening injuries; the other wasn’t hurt.

“Road conditions were extremely icy early this morning but have now improved significantly,” Sgt. Robb Karaim from the Craik RCMP said in a media release.

“We still ask that motorists continue to drive with caution. In particular, please slow down on Highway 11 between Girvin and Davidson, as RCMP and other emergency service workers are still investigating the collisions and cleaning up the scene.”

Drivers were told to expect delays.