Crash on Highway 11 near Bladworth leaves traffic backed up

A crash involving at least on semi left traffic backed up on Highway 11 Wednesday morning.

According to the Highway Hotline, the crash happened around 6:30 a.m. close to the community of Bladworth. Motorists were warned that debris from the crash was scattered on both sides of the highway, and said drivers should reduce their speed and be prepared to stop.

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Photos from the scene showed a semi which appeared to be hauling logs tipped over on its side. Police were also at the scene.

“The northbound lanes in the area on Highway #11 are currently closed and southbound traffic is limited to one lane. Traffic is being re-routed for an undetermined amount of time,” the Saskatchewan RCMP said in a statement issued shortly after 9:30 a.m.

“Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes and to follow traffic restrictions.”

There’s no word yet on any injuries resulting from the crash.

A 32-year-old Regina woman was killed in a crash on Highway 11 on Friday near the community of Hanley.

(Submitted/Sandee Reed)