UPDATE: Thursday, Dec 08 2022, 7:00 AM

Yesterday at 10:04 PM a release came out from RCMP stating that Highway #7 was no longer blocked, and that an update will be provided as information becomes available. Comments from Sgt. Jason Waldner with the Rosetown RCMP from yesterday are available below.

Original: Wednesday, Dec 07 2022, 6:42 PM

Motor vehicle collision on highway 7 at approximately 2:48pm. Multiple vehicles involved.

Please use extreme caution, follow direction of officers on hand, and use the detours.

Eastbound traffic should turn North on 8th Street and follow the signs.

Westbound traffic can turn off on 14th Street and you can go either North or South.

Sgt. Jason Waldner described the situation as "tragic" and mentioned Traffic Services & the Reconstruction crew were on scene for a considerable time. The highway was listed as cleared for normal traffic at 11pm.