Tuesday traffic snarl on Circle Drive caused by semi losing tire: Police

A crash that slowed down traffic on Circle Drive on Tuesday morning was caused by a tire coming off a semi.

According to the Saskatoon Police Service, officers got a report that a light pole had been knocked down, striking two vehicles at Circle Drive and 14th Street East just after 10:30 a.m.

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Police said there were no injuries reported after the crash. (Skilled Truckers Canada/Facebook)

“Arriving officers quickly secured the roadway and noted no injuries on scene,” the police service said in a statement.

“Further investigation determined a tire had come off of a semi and struck a light pole, ultimately knocking the pole onto two vehicles.”

Traffic was restricted along the route while the scene was cleared, but those restrictions were lifted just after 4 p.m.