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UPDATE: Highway 39 collision claims life of Regina man
June 12, 9:45 a.m. - The Weyburn RCMP have provided an update on the serious collision on Highway 39 Thursday afternoon. Officials say the incident was reported to the Weyburn RCMP at around 2:25 p.m. and involved a car and a semi-truck on Highway 39 northwest of Halbrite. Officers responded alongside the local fire department and EMS. The sole occupant of the car was declared deceased by EMS at the scene and identified as a 31-year-old Regina man. His family has been notified. The driver of the semi-truck reported no injuries. The investigation into the accident is ongoing alongside a Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist. June 10, 2:55 p.m. - A collision involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle occurred on Highway 39 northwest of Halbrite this afternoon. Emergency personnel including the Weyburn RCMP and EMS are on site, the investigation is in preliminary stages. The highway is closed and a detour is in place. Drivers should expect delays are asked to slow down when approaching the scene and obey all signage and emergency personnel on site. Avoid the area whenever possible. Updates will be provided as they are available.