Semi carrying empty anhydrous tank ends up on train tracks off Highway 7

Traffic was moving slowly through one lane Monday morning as emergency crews dealt with what could have been a horrible situation.

According to a Facebook post by the Delisle Fire Department, a semi was reported on the train tracks near Highway 7, a few kilometres southeast of the Cory Potash Mine near Saskatoon, just before 4 a.m. Monday.

Warman RCMP said in a release late Monday morning, the semi had crossed the median and left the roadway.

The semi, which was detached and being moved onto its tires when 650 CKOM was on the scene, was carrying an empty anhydrous tank. The post by the fire department said the tank was ruptured and off-gassing when crews arrived.

Here’s how close the accident is to Cory Potash Mine: pic.twitter.com/IBUN7GKoj1

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The driver was transported to the hospital with what police are calling minor injuries.

The restrictions on Highway 7 have been lifted, and traffic is flowing normally in the area.